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£800
1957 Velocette LE, 200cc. Registration number 412 XUE (non transferrable). Frame number 200/4399/3. Engine number 200/4379/3.
From 1948 until 1970, Velocette produced the ‘LE’, a light engined motorcycle that was intended to meet the need in post-war Britain for a reliable and economical mode of transportation. Designed by Charles Udall, the LE was an innovative machine, stylistically unlike any motorcycle before; the four stroke, water cooled engine, clutch and gearbox unit were contained within enclosed panel work and the model benefitted from additions such as aluminium leg shields, foot boards, a glove compartment and detachable panniers. The LE was subsequently used by over fifty British police forces, and became known as Noddy Bikes, because of the nod Police officers had to give to their seniors.
XUE has been stripped of its panels and has a "street racer" look about it. Owned by Derek Coppard of Bognar Regis in 2010 our deceased vendor bought it in 2017. There is MOT history going back to 2012 at 41,888 miles, today it is at 41,9250. Unused since his passing some 4 years ago it will require recommissioning.
Sold with the V5C, past MOT's and various literature.
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