"Sometimes funny starting when hot, dies but then starts up fine on 2nd attempt - suspect starter motor needs replaced?"
Not necessarily, had something like that quite some time ago, it had trouble starting warm, then after a few months or so it died entirely, I think it was cam or some of that sort sensor. It almost felt as if fuel not being delivered, since RPM never went above 200-300 RPM on attempt, had to get it towed costed me 40-50 euros this issue