Highlights

Highly regarded ‘Streetfighter’ with superlative 1,050cc triple
Very low documented mileage of 9,500 miles
Current enthusiast keeper since 2013
One of 150 UK market John Bloor 15th anniversary editions
Well maintained with last service at 9,038 miles
Recent new battery and fuel pump
MOT to July 2027

The Appeal

Hailing from the ‘hooligan bike’ era when Streetfighters were reliable and brutally quick but offered just enough refinement to be too soft, this Speed Triple would be tempting enough without the rare Anniversary Edition spec. Then there’s that superlative 1,050cc triple, whose low-down torque, visceral sound and sheer power make it one of the greatest engines of the modern era.

The Anniversary was built to celebrate 15 years of the Speed Triple and named after John Bloor, the bricklayer made good who saved the firm in 1983. Just 150 were allocated to the UK market, all finished in menacing Phantom Black with hand-finished coachlines and colour-matched flyscreen and belly pan and a comfortable gel seat.

The vendor is the bike’s fifth keeper and acquired it in 2013. He’s used it sparingly, the bike having clocked up a mere 9,500 miles in its 17 years. As you would expect of that limited use and careful dry storage, it is in good condition with few marks to the paint or trim. The history file shows regular servicing to 9,083 miles in 2019, since when the bike has covered less than 500 miles. We’re told that recent work included a new battery and fuel pump. It comes with a lengthy MOT containing a single advisory.

The vendor says:

“It's a beautiful and responsive bike. Quick (very) and comfortable. I think it's how it sounds through the Arrow cans that I like the most, along with its stunning looks.”

Key Information

Mileage: 9,433 miles indicated (supported by service and MOT history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 6th July 2027 with advisory
Technical specs: 130bhp 1,050cc Triple DOHC, 5-speed manual
Paperwork: V5C, invoices, service book

Service history:

04/19 - 9,038 miles - E W Motorcycle Repairs
05/18 - 8,708 miles - E W
04/17 - 8,093 miles - E W
04/16 - 7,208 miles - E W
08/14 - 5,597 miles - E W
08/13 - 2,987 miles - Triumphworld
08/12 - 1,472 miles - Sheldon Motorcycles
07/11 - 980 miles - Sheldon Motorcycles

The Detail

One of 150 UK-market Anniversary Edition bikes
Phantom Black metalllic with hand-painted coachlines
Good condition with few signs of use due to low mileage
Brand new battery recently fitted
New fuel pump recently fitted
Vendor states the engine runs smoothly and starts first time
Kept inside a locked motorbike shed and covered during winter
Edition-standard extras include gel seat, twin Arrow exhausts, belly pan, and front screen
Part service history — records missing for the COVID period and the last couple of years due to owner illness
Vendor describes the bike as responsive, very quick, and comfortable
Advisory to note on MOT

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