The later models with the Bosch engine management system had none of these (starting & running) problems, the early model (like this one) is best avoided, Ducati Veglia engine management systems are like Hens teeth.
Would have to ask the owner that question.
The engines in these bikes are not usually troublesome, the electrics (usually) went POP long before the engine got to a decent mileage.
That's the discs done on the Marmite wagon, although they were bloody hot and smoking when i got back from my test run hoping that's just them bedding in. I will try them on on a run with no hills tomorrow to see if they are still getting hot.