Description
1980 MZ TS150 - Original UK bike from new with JUST 1 owner from new and a piffling 5494 miles from new!
100% Factory standard (I genuinely don't think it has ever been apart) including period quaint rack & top box. Even has the remains of original dealer sticker still on side panel - MZ/ Yamaha Dealer - Jack Nice of Walthamstow, London.
Was ridden for first few years by its only owner then put away & never ridden again approximately 30 years ago & then bought off widow by Brian who actually used to work in Jack Nice but never registered the bike in his name or recommissioned it. Consequently a "true" 1 owner unmolested barn find where every nut & bolt is original, including superb condition seat, I think tyres & obviously all paint & chrome work, and even the exhaust. Nothing is missing except the tool kit BUT I have the tool bag. The rubber fork gaiters, chain case, clock surrounds are all amazing - no perishing & even has the original plastic headstock bolt cover & 4 yoke bolt covers - It is so complete. So, I am about 2/ 3rd through cleaning it up without restoring as the paintwork, frame, wheels are all in very very good overall condition. Whilst it has some patina it would seem criminal to me to restore it as everything there is in pretty good fettle & as they say "they are only original once". Any surface rust on the brightwork or spokes just comes straight off with a little gentle elbow grease & I am loving how well it is cleaning up.
Now I am not a mechanic so whilst I will have it looking amazing I am not going to try & get the engine running (besides it may well end up in a museum!). Compression is great, turns over no problem & with such low miles it was barely run in & judging the overall condition I have no reason to suspect anything but all good & being a small 2-stroke engine with single carb, there can't be too much work.
To sum up, there is some patina due to its age & not being ridden BUT a very unique find of a classic MZ genuine 1 owner low mileage unicorn that will be hard to find again.
Temporary photos until I have finished detailing when I will do lots more & a video walk around.
N. B. FINALLY ... I AM SEMI-RETIRED WORKING FROM HOME BUYING & SELLING A FEW NICE/ RARE BIKES SO TECHNICALLY I AM A DEALER TO BE COMPLETELY TRANSPARENT - ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK
