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1970s Laverda 1000 Jota (180°) Valuation Report

Date: September 2025

Historical Overview

The Laverda 1000 Jota (981 cc triple) became a UK legend in the late 1970s—thanks in no small part to Slater Bros—combining a raucous 180° crank, big torque and endurance-race attitude. Early UK-market examples and bikes with Slater correspondence remain especially desirable.

UK Valuation Summary (by condition)

Condition	Estimated Value (GBP)	Example External Source (non-link reference)
Project / Restoration Non-runner or incomplete; rebuild required.	£4,500 – £6,500	Car & Classic asking spectrum shows low-teens for running bikes; projects typically sit several thousand below rider comps.
Roadworthy / Presentable Running, largely correct; some patina or older restoration.	£7,500 – £10,000	Iconic Auctioneers – 1978 Jota 180 sold for £7,917 (Jul 2025); Iconic Auctioneers – 1980 Jota 180 sold for £8,280 (Feb 2025).
Restored / Excellent High-quality restoration or very original survivor; matching numbers; strong paperwork.	£10,500 – £14,500	Iconic Auctioneers – 1982 Jota 180 Series II sold for £14,950 (Jul 2024); Bonhams Stafford – Jota sold for £8,050 inc. premium (Oct 2024) confirming lower end.

Notes: Values above reflect verified UK hammer prices and current classified asks. 1970s UK-market 180° bikes with Slater documentation can command a premium within the top band. Later 120° Jotas (early ’80s) transact in a similar corridor but are outside this 1970s-focused report.

Value Influencing Factors

Provenance: UK-supplied bikes with Slater paperwork & matching numbers are most sought-after.
Correctness: 180° crank bikes, original paint/trim, Jota silencers, and instruments add value.
Mechanical health: Triple top-end condition, cams, carburation and charging are costly to rectify.
Documentation: V5C, service/restoration invoices, correspondence and history files underpin higher results.
Timing & venue: Stafford/NEC auctions and late-spring/summer listings tend to realize stronger prices.

Conclusion

In the UK during 2025, 1970s Jota 180s typically trade around £7.5k–£10k for usable riders, with projects £4.5k–£6.5k and restored/excellent examples £10.5k–£14.5k. Exceptional UK-supplied bikes with Slater provenance can exceed the top band.

Sources (plain text):
Iconic Auctioneers — 1978 Laverda Jota 180 sold for £7,917 (Shuttleworth, July 2025).
Iconic Auctioneers — 1980 Laverda Jota 180 sold for £8,280 (MCN London Motorcycle Show, Feb 2025).
Iconic Auctioneers — 1982 Laverda Jota 180 Series II sold for £14,950 (Shuttleworth, July 2024).
Bonhams Stafford — 1982 Laverda Jota sold for £8,050 inc. premium (Oct 2024).
Car & Classic — live UK Jota 180 asking prices typically £10,000–£15,500.

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