1971 Laverda 750SF1
Registration no. HGC 408J Frame no. 5117 Engine no. 750*5117

The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1971 Laverda 750SF1
Registration no. HGC 408J
Frame no. 5117
Engine no. 750*5117

First registered in the UK in 1989, this Laverda 750SF1 was purchased circa 1991 by the current vendor as a believed genuine 'low mileage' machine, the 1993 MoT on file recording the odometer reading as only 2 kilometres. Ridden for only a further 491 kilometres, the machine remained in excellent condition although some sympathetic work was required to bring it back to virtually 'as new' condition. 'HJC 408J' was then placed in a vacuum bag where it has remained for the last 25-plus years. Only recently 'exhumed' in anticipation of sale, the machine will require both safety and mechanical checks before returning to the road following nearly a quarter-century of storage. Offered with an old-style V5 document and set of keys, this lovely low mileage 'SF1' is presented in excellent cosmetic condition throughout. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the mileage covered.

Footnotes

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Saleroom notices

It should be noted this Laverda is a 750SF model and not a 750SF1. The frame number is LAV.750F*5117*. There is one key offered with this lot. There is evidence of partial restoration including some repainted components.

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