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Motor Cycle Hire Business

May 08 2006

Well established & successful motor cycle hire business plus with new and used sales departments, servicing and repair facilities and accessories retailing arm.

Ref no: AM35

Confidentially offered for sale

Location: London

Asking price: £699,950

Asking price includes:

Two outlets
Twenty-five years of excellent trading
Turnover averaging £500,000 + in recent years
Fleet of over 60 vehicles plus new and used bikes

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