LOT 269 *N

1954 AJS 347cc Model 16MS Registration no. see text Frame no. A12738 and +016117 M&B (see text) Engine no. 54/16MS 22334 (see text)

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Lot 269^*,N

1954 AJS 347cc Model 16MS

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|27 April 2025, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1954 AJS 347cc Model 16MS
Registration no. see text
Frame no. A12738 and +016117 M&B (see text)
Engine no. 54/16MS 22334 (see text)

• Believed original and correct
• 4,746 miles to the odometer
• Seemingly unmolested example

This model 16MS was first registered in UK and then exported to Guernsey in 2022. It comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '13207' and copy of its old V5C registration document for 'UPJ 744'. It should be noted that Vehicle Registration Number 'UPJ 744' is associated with a 2022 'Export' marker in the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the validity and status of this motorcycle's registration prior to bidding. The successful purchaser is responsible for applying to the DVLA to retrieve the vehicle's registration number.

It should also be noted the accompanying VE.60 continuation logbook, copy V5C Registration Certificate and copy old V5 all record the frame number as '016117MB' and engine number as '16M22334'. The frame number as stamped is 'A12738' and '+016117 M&B' and the actual full engine number is '54/16MS 22334' (see letter on file from 'Millards' confirming the error and correct details). Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the originality, authenticity and provenance of this motorcycle prior to bidding.

This AJS Model 16MS is believed original and correct. Dry stored when not in use and currently displaying a total of 4,746 miles on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/photography). The machine is said to be ready to serve its new owner over many miles of reliable service. Despite the large number of AJS and Matchless motorcycles produced during the 1950s, it is unusual to have the opportunity to purchase such an unmolested example.

Additional documents include some expired MoTs and tax discs; DVLA registration correspondence; tax reminder; and sundry invoices
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Please note that this Lot is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements.
If this Lot is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 5% on the hammer price. This Lot will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact Bonhams' Motorcycles Department [email protected] +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.

All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 27 April, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.

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N	NOVA declaration
	If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.

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*	Import low rate
	VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.
N	NOVA declaration
	If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.

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1954 AJS 347cc Model 16MS

1954 AJS 347cc Model 16MSRegistration no. see textFrame no. A12738 and +016117 M&B (see text)Engine no. 54/16MS 22334 (see text)

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1954 AJS 347cc Model 16MS
Registration no. see text
Frame no. A12738 and +016117 M&B (see text)
Engine no. 54/16MS 22334 (see text)