Description
For Sale: The Second Ever Registered Triumph Trophy 900
Rare Opportunity – Iconic British Motorcycle in Excellent Condition
Triumph Trophy 900.
On offer is a truly unique piece of British motorcycling history: the second ever customer registered Triumph Trophy 900 in the UK.
• Very Good Condition: The bike has been cared for with real attention to detail, maintaining its original character and charm. There have been some modifications made over the years, but in every instance the original parts have been kept and as a result could be re-fitted to the bike if desired. The alterations include later model handlebars and inner trim panels.
• A recent improvement made to the bike by the current owner has been to fit the renowned stick coils from Paul Messenger/ Mark Gaylard in order to future-proof the bike. The receipt and photographs of the work are all available. The original coils and HT leads are included with the bike.
• Comprehensive History File: Comes complete with a thorough history file, including original service record book and wiring diagram, HPI check dated August 2025, MOTs, and documentation tracing its provenance over many years. Included in this file is a letter from the dealer that supplied the bike new, the original bill of sale and other paperwork all in the original, branded ‘The Bike Studio’ folder. The number plate is also the original, branded ‘The Bike Studio’ plate fitted at first registration.
• Five owners including present keeper
• Ready to ride, this Trophy 900 will not disappoint. The engine is strong and smooth, pulls like a 900 triple should do and is ready to ride anywhere.
• MOT record shows that the bike has been ridden 4000 miles since it’s most recent test in April 2025, with an expiry date of 29. 04. 2026, thereby showing that it is all-round excellent mechanical order and ready to ride wherever the owner chooses.
• There are very few cosmetic faults with the motorcycle, but it is not completely without insignificant marks. There are photographs that show the details and the overall condition of the motorcycle which can only be described as excellent overall.
• Tyres, chain and sprocket and all other consumables all in good/ excellent condition, the bike needs nothing other than a new caretaker.
• The engine starts quietly and runs without fault, the battery is recent and holds a good charge over a period of time. The charging system is likewise without fault, with strong charging at tickover as per manufacturer design.
Additional Details
• Year of registration: Registered in July 1991, the second-ever Trophy 900 registered in Great Britain, making it a superb addition to a collection whilst being every-day useable.
• Mileage: Low for age, verified by the included history
• Colour: Original factory finish
• All paperwork present and correct
• A box full of spare parts is included with the bike, as per the photograph, with all the items in very good condition and ready to use. Included - inner panels and original clock, wind shield, gasket set, ignition barrel and key, two pairs of mirrors, brake calipers, brake pins, brake pads and other brake components, side stand switch, fuel taps, indicator stalks, cables and brake pipes, new rear sprocket, original lower handlebars and foot controls, as well as various fasteners and seals. By themselves, these parts would cost hundreds of pounds to replace.
Contact
The bike is located in Eccleston, Lancashire, four miles from junction 27 M6, and only four or five miles from Chorley, Leyland and Euxton railway stations. Weekend or evening viewing, test rides absolutely only with cash already in my hand, and if you able to show you have insurance cover to ride a motorcycle not belonging to you, and if you drop it, you own it. Genuine buyers will have no issue with these conditions.
This is a remarkable opportunity for the discerning enthusiast or collector.
The motorcycle is offered for sale solely due to recent financial commitments related to another purchase. This classic motorcycle stands out not only for its historical interest but also for its excellent original condition and extensive maintenance history.
Key Features
• Historic Significance: The second Triumph Trophy 900 to be officially registered – a genuine collector's dream. There is documentation from Triumph responding to an enquiry from the owner at the time, asking if this bike was the first one. Triumph reveal that it was registered by The Bike Studio, Harrow Weald, Middlesex 24th July 1991, two weeks after the registration of the first customer bike in Essex. The first owner placed the order for the bike months before the official release date in order to try to procure the very first UK Trophy 900.
