I know of a 748SP has been down the road, Very slight damage. Full working order, alarmed full service. The bike is based in slough. I will try to get some pictures if you want. the owner lives in france/swizterland and doesn't use it anymore.
thanks for those who have u2ud me. i probably should've said in the original post that i am looking at buying a bike for around £2500, which rules out a number of very good value -but beyond my budget - offers that i have had. Clearly this is very much the bottom end price wise, but have seen a number of bikes advertised for around this budget or less. obviously you get what you pay for so i am not expecting anything more than a 'project' for that sort of money.
Dan where are you?? A friend at work knows of a 748 due to go for 2500. I am in surrey. I've not seen it but is supposed to be quite nice. If interested then i can get a number.