eBay's Most Miserable Bike

[Easy-X]

Mmm, an MoT might not be required but a vehicle is still required to be roadworthy.
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[Bhud]

Definitely, it's been substantially modified. It doesn't have the original wheels or axles, which are required to keep the old plate. Not only that, but it's been rebuilt. For both reasons, it should have a Q plate. There are obvious reasons it doesn't have a Q plate: MSVA is complicated, historic vehicle tax, etc. We will see more abuse of the historic category as time goes on. Classic car collectors want to see the goal posts shifted from a rolling 40-year historic tax class to something like a 25-year one, similar to those in other countries. Dodgy builds like that one weaken the case for that.
I mean, it's reasonable to turn a blind eye when someone has rebuilt a historic vehicle (strictly illegal) but it still looks like a faithful representation of the brand, and then keeps the old plate as if nobody had done anything to it...

[A100man]

An eclectic start? Now I'm interested!!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394447776091
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[Polarbear]

[Bhud]

That's a collection of parts that nobody wants.

[A100man]

The brake hoses are nice..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225412255660

I'd pay 150 tops as a spares mule.
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[A100man]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266126825048?

ROFL
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[Nobby the Bastard]

What the fucking hell is going on with that front mudguard?
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Sprint ST 1050

[Bhud]

[Polarbear]

[stinkwheel]

Be a good buy if you needed a new chain and some rearsets.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[B1N]

A lot of tears and heartache waiting for some poor soul here.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255999320111?hash=item3b9abfa02f:g:M-MAAOSwRn1kA1WK&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAkElNHjLmD%2FAvS7vjDDW0ZAme7wDQez92gkvyTCwx6JuXH31tWW74yVwWd37srCFp1h6mKnNwiGfruQvVlMKHOhVSQrnnlmHkJ4OSru8%2FhmLaqQHT2QeKi9vqmCCiMow18E2o8LfiNO%2FwruREqsBTUYc5mllP354%2BtLg7Ls9J1CIZqTSSST%2BDSvegnO3qafEiqg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7jOn9zVYQ

[Bhud]

^Massively overpriced.

It was only a couple of years ago when you could buy a UK-registered, roadworthy XS650 for about £2500.

[Nobby the Bastard]

No fucking shit....
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Sprint ST 1050

[Easy-X]

Is the XS650 a "special" bike? Surely the CB750 would be the No.1 Jap bike of the era.
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[Bhud]

It seems to attract the people who are into old British bikes, as well as vintage Japanese. I don't know - seems like a nice enough bike but not worth today's prices. It's certainly appreciated a lot in price. Probably worth it to quite a few people.

[Ste]

[Polarbear]

I would say he's listing them wrong. Starting at cringeworthy prices is never going to get people bidding. (0.99p, no reserve and take a risk, you might get lucky!!!!
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Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[Easy-X]

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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[Easy-X]

All things considered they look rusty but not rusted out. Maybe the sort of thing one might pull out of a California junk yard
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[Bhud]

The GPX750...

I can't even imagine what could have happened to that bike. Only 20k miles on the clock, too.

[Bhud]

Same seller wants bidding to begin at £340 for an XS650 frame:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255999268060

More interesting info about other stuff, in the description.
The guy's gotta be on something... Maybe the dust. That's definitely stuff they chuck into the scrap metal lorry in America.

I spent precisely £40 (less Shiply courier's fee) on my last project bike's frame, which came with receipt and NOVA documentation. That was a USA import.

[redeem ouzzer]

[stinkwheel]

The XS is often a basis for custom projects, someone will want that and make something out of it. Frame and crankcases are there, the's probably all a lot of builders would be keeping. The big question is if the crank is in good order.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Bhud]

Idiots run after certain bikes for bizarre reasons all the time. It's 40+ years old, a basic bike formula, and isn't worth more than about £3k in the best condition. If it's commanding higher prices then that will change at some point. Just don't know when.