Please note: This is part of the Mark Boeddeker collection. This bike has been prepped for display and does not currently have a battery installed. As such, there is no cold start video.
The 851 was a quantum leap for Ducati, with a new trellis frame, 4-valve heads, liquid cooling, fuel injection, and a dry clutch – it formed the blueprint for decades of Ducati Superbikes.
As Steve Rose put it in his 851 Buyer’s Guide for Bennetts, “Ducati’s 851 might not have shifted many units but it still managed to change motorcycling, save Ducati and make Superbike racing ten times more interesting.”
Throughout the run of 851/888s, Ducati released seven “Special Production” runs designed for homologation purposes. 534 of them were under the 851 SP3 moniker. The SP3 retained several key parts from the SP2 – the 888cc motor, close-ratio transmission, Ohlins suspension, and Brembo brakes…
…but it got additional upgrades such as a carbon fiber front fender, remote master cylinders, and stronger clutch/crankcases. The upgrade of black wheels can be subjective. What’s not subjective was the power bump to 111 hp thanks to a 11:1 compression ratio.
This example is VIN: ZDM888S000551. The seller purchased the bike January 2016 from a private party. The bike was then prepped for storage.
It is number 216 of the production run.
The odometer shows 472 kilometers (273 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: AGED
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: LOW
Coolant Quality: AGED, >300 mV
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL, >3 % Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL, >3 % Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL, >3 % Moisture
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): NOT WORKING, NO PRESSURE
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: UNKNOWN
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 95%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 95%
Forks: LEAKING
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: Pre-2000
Tire Date Code Rear: Pre-2000
Tire % Remaining Front: 99%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 99%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: NO BATTERY
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: UNKNOWN
Running Condition: NO START ATTEMPTED
Test Ride Completed: None Taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Fork seals are weeping
-RH rotor is wet, pads contaminated
-No clutch
It is riding on Michelin Hi-Sport tires with date codes of 140 and 210.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Ducati is offered on a clean Montana title. Have any 851 SP3 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Panorama City, California
Year
1991
Make
Ducati
Model
851 SP3
Mileage
293
VIN
ZDM888S000551
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Montana
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 46
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: b*******e
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $48,310 including buyer fees.
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b*******e
June 20, 2025 10:00 am PDT
$40,000
a***n
June 20, 2025 10:00 am PDT
$39,999
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a***n
June 20, 2025 9:59 am PDT
$38,100
b*******e
June 20, 2025 9:59 am PDT
$38,000
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b*******e
June 20, 2025 9:59 am PDT
$37,100
a***n
June 20, 2025 9:59 am PDT
$37,000
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a***n
June 20, 2025 9:58 am PDT
$35,100
b*******e
June 20, 2025 9:58 am PDT
$35,000
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b*******e
June 20, 2025 9:58 am PDT
$32,100
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a***n
June 20, 2025 9:58 am PDT
$32,000
b*******e
June 20, 2025 9:58 am PDT
$30,100
a***n
June 20, 2025 9:58 am PDT
$30,000
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a***n
June 20, 2025 9:57 am PDT
$28,100
b*******e
June 20, 2025 9:57 am PDT
$28,000
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b*******e
June 20, 2025 9:56 am PDT
$27,100
a***n
June 20, 2025 9:56 am PDT
$27,000
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a***n
June 20, 2025 9:56 am PDT
$26,100
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b*******e
June 20, 2025 9:56 am PDT
$26,000
a***n
June 20, 2025 9:55 am PDT
$25,100
b*******e
June 20, 2025 9:49 am PDT
$25,000
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b*******e
June 20, 2025 9:47 am PDT
$17,600
x***r
June 20, 2025 9:47 am PDT
$17,500
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x***r
June 20, 2025 8:48 am PDT
$16,100
s********1
June 20, 2025 8:48 am PDT
$16,000
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s********1
June 20, 2025 7:01 am PDT
$15,200
e******************c
June 19, 2025 8:21 pm PDT
$15,100
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June 19, 2025 8:21 pm PDT
$15,000
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s********1
June 19, 2025 8:20 pm PDT
$14,100
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June 19, 2025 8:20 pm PDT
$14,000
s********1
June 14, 2025 10:48 am PDT
$13,100
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d*******e
June 14, 2025 10:48 am PDT
$13,000
s********1
June 14, 2025 10:48 am PDT
$12,600
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d*******e
June 14, 2025 10:48 am PDT
$12,500
s********1
June 14, 2025 10:47 am PDT
$12,100
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d*******e
June 14, 2025 10:47 am PDT
$12,000
s********1
June 14, 2025 10:46 am PDT
$11,100
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d*******e
June 14, 2025 10:46 am PDT
$11,000
s********1
June 14, 2025 10:46 am PDT
$10,100
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d*******e
June 14, 2025 10:46 am PDT
$10,000
s********1
June 14, 2025 9:31 am PDT
$8,610
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b********r
June 14, 2025 9:31 am PDT
$8,510
s********1
June 14, 2025 8:22 am PDT
$5,100
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s********t
June 14, 2025 8:22 am PDT
$5,000
s********1
June 13, 2025 1:36 pm PDT
$3,100
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June 13, 2025 1:36 pm PDT
$3,000
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