Description
This motorcycle is Lot 368 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on October 10th – 11th, please see the Bonhams Motorcycles Website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 201 - 407 are to be sold from 11AM local time on Sunday 11th October 2026.
Public Viewing:
Available 10th & 11th October 2026 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Staffordshire County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 368
2016 Triumph 865c Thruxton GT900 'Cobra Custom'
Registration no. FJ16 VRW
Frame no. SMTTJ9147GF708932
Engine no. 7710407 (see text)
First registered on 10th March 2016, this stylish Triumph 'custom' was purchased by the late owner on 13th September 2017 from Pidcock Triumph, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire, at which time the odometer showed 1, 351 miles. At that time the motorcycle was described as a 'Triumph Thruxton A2 Cobra Custom' and was acquired in part exchange for a Triumph Model 21. The HPI Report states one previous owner. It should be noted the V5C incorrectly records the engine number as '710407', omitting the first digit.
The most recent MoT expired on 29th March 2020, with the last recorded mileage being 2, 801 at the MoT test dated 30th March 2019. The machine is currently SORN'd. It should be noted that the battery is flat and, despite the use of an auxiliary battery, the motorcycle remains unresponsive though the engine does turn over; therefore, the current mileage cannot be confirmed and the machine is sold strictly as viewed.
Accompanying items include:
A pair of detached silencers, rear shock absorbers, and HT leads
2017 Pidcock Triumph invoice covering annual service, new battery, warranty work for a porous throttle body, installation of Arrow exhaust system, and ECU remap
2017 purchase invoice
2019 MoT certificate (showing 2, 801 miles)
June 2016 service receipt
Owners handbook
Service book (last stamped 08/ 09/ 2017 at 1, 351 miles)
Two keys
Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning and/ or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding.
£2, 500 - 3, 500
All lots are sold ‘as is/ where is’ and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, mileage, engine capacity and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
