2009 Triumph 865cc Bonneville SE

Registration no. PK59 WYC Frame no. *SNT900K13AT410628* Engine no. 408783

When production of Triumphs finally stopped in 1983, after the Meriden Cooperative went into receivership, the rights to the Triumph name were sold to John Bloor. To enable him fully to prepare for production of new models, time was needed for design and planning, and he therefore licensed the rights to manufacture Triumphs to Les Harris until, in 1990, Bloor was ready to begin production. Triumphs began to roll off the production line once again in 1991. Initial models were three- and four-cylinder machines in a modular design. Later models started to use 'retro' styling to capitalise on the name and history of the marque. One such retro model was the 865 Bonneville SE offered here, with a twin cylinder power unit looking similar to older models, but with modern engineering solutions. 'PK59 WYC' was purchased new by the late owner from Youles of Blackburn (purchase invoice on file) and he used it regularly each year, in good weather conditions, until 2019. The total mileage covered at the time of consignment was 26,183. It has a continuous run of MoTs from 2012, and the present one expires in October 2020. Standing since the time of the last MoT in October 2019, the Triumph should only need modest recommissioning and basic checks by a new owner before taking to the road once again. Documentation comprises a current V5C, two old V5Cs, the aforementioned sales invoice and run of MoT certificates, a Haynes manual, owner's handbook, original sales brochure, invoices, and sundry papers. The machine is presently on SORN.