25th Mar, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST
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1976 Laverda 180 Registration Number: MMK 794P Declared Manufactured 1976 Date Of First...
Registration Number: MMK 794P
Declared Manufactured 1976
Date Of First Registration In The UK: 27/07/1994
Frame Number: LAV 1000/1*4200*
Engine Number 1000*2526*
V5C Present Listing 3 Former Keepers
981 CC
Mot Expiry: 05/03/2018
Current Mileage Shown: 49,791 kilometres
Laverda motorcycles were founded in Italy in 1873 and produced until 2004 when Piaggio took over the brand name. In the late 60's Laverda was facing strong competition from the Japanese manufacturers and decided to produce a triple cylinder engine, after extensive testing they released the 981cc triple in 1972. Up until 1982 the engine was produced with a slightly unusual 180 degree crankshaft arrangement whereby one piston would be at the top of the stroke when the other was at the bottom, this purposefully out of phase design gave the bikes a very distinctive character.
This particular bike was imported to this country in 1994 and has since had three former keepers.
Presented in red, bearing Jota logo's and also apparently fitted with Jota camshafts (photo provided showing 4-C stamped on the cam). Unfortunately without its original matching engine number.
The current owner is said to have had the front forks refurbished, however there is no receipt.
Supplied with three previous MOT certificates 2007, 2011 and 2015 plus the current Mot.
The bike would benefit from a little TLC to bring it back to its former glory, now becoming a rare and desirable machine.
Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot
Estimated at £6,000 - £6,500
Paintwork appears largely original with fading to some areas. The frame has been repainted in some areas. Chrome work is slightly pitted. Engine covers slightly pitted. Arrowmax rear tyre with good tread. Both discs have surface rust due to lack of use. RHS exhaust has areas of surface rust. No mirror fitted. Front tyre Dunlop with good tread. Starter button is missing and the owner has retrofitted a new starter switch underneath the seat. Generally a good honest bike that would benefit from some light restoration or enjoy it as it is. The bike was ridden to the saleroom.
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Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 25th Mar, 2017
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