Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1962 MV Agusta 150 RS
Estimate
£1, 000 - £2, 000
Registration No: 374 XVH
Frame No: RS852505
MOT: Exempt
151cc four-stroke engine and classic Italian styling
Restored to its current condition
Rare machine to see in the UK
In running order and complete with a V5C since 2019
The MV Agusta 150 RS (Rapido Sport) was produced in their Cascina Costa plant from 1959 to 1969. The Codice della Strada (Italian Highway Code) was amended in 1959 to prohibit motorcycles of under 150cc from using the autostradas. MV Agusta responded by producing a 150. 1cc machine based on the 125 Centomila. Finished in the classic colours of Rosso and Ivory, the machine had a double exhaust system, a low fuel tank that partially covered the cylinder head and a sporty riding position.
This little MV Agusta 150 RS was purchased by the current vendor in 2023 to add to his collection. Purchased as running machine, the vendor has maintained the machine in running order, also running the RS up and down the lane until the winter of 2024. A rare little machine to be found in the UK, it benefits from a V5C Registration Document. The frame number has been taken from the V5C due to the thickness of the paint making the number hard to read.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
