LOT 8 P

1990 Ducati 851 Registration no. K432 RJC Frame no. ZDM851S3*004520 Engine no. 005000

Sold for £9,562.50 inc. premium

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1990 Ducati 851
Registration no. K432 RJC Frame no. ZDM851S3*004520 Engine no. 005000

30 May, Live & Online Motoring Auction|30 May 2020, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1990 Ducati 851
Registration no. K432 RJC
Frame no. ZDM851S3*004520
Engine no. 005000

Odometer reading: 5,110 kilometres
MoT expiry date: 27 September 2001

*Believed one owner from new
*Groundbreaking model launched at the Milan Show in late 1987
*Requiring recommissioning or restoration

The Ducati 851 is arguably one of the most influential motorcycles of recent times, and one of the most beautiful motorcycles, the Ducati 916 owes much to its predecessor. The 851 paved the way for so many of the Italian manufacture's superbikes. Believed to have been purchased new by the late owner in September 1992 from Woods Motorcycles of Abergele, Clwyd (the 1992 purchase receipt failing to record a km reading), the machine is believed to have been maintained by his mechanic however, there is no service history on file and it is unknown whether the cam timing belts have ever been changed. Similarly, the machine's battery is flat. Accordingly, the machine is offered strictly as viewed, requiring recommissioning and or restoration to a greater or lesser extent. Offered with V5C, old V5, 1992 purchase receipt and a selection of expired MOT's.

Footnotes

Sellers' Assessments Score Total: 46/100
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Key for sellers' motorcycle assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Presents well | Good history file | May or may not run
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
Frame Paint: 3
Tinware Paint: 3
Chrome/Brightwork: 3
Plastic/Panels: 3

TRIM/PARTS TOTAL: 10/20
Saddle: 3
Wheels: 3
Cycleparts: 2
Cables: 2

ENGINE TOTAL: 7/20
Turns Over: 2
Starting: 2
Running: 1
Mechanical Components: 2

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 9/20
Gearbox/Clutch: 2
Front Forks: 2
Rear Suspension: 3
Brakes: 2

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/20
Electrics: 2
Magneto/Generator: 2
Lighting: 2
Ancillary Components: 2

Motorcycle History File:
Receipts & Invoices: No
V5C Registration Document: Yes
Service History: No

Saleroom notices

The engine number is ZDM851W4B*005000* Please click the link to view the walkaround video of this lot: click here

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