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I’m 80% sure it wasn’t a scam having spoken to the bloke on the phone, via email and having completed the cursory stalking on social media. Bike Register were also helpful although I reckon it may have been them that suggested a payment as a makeweight.
I reckon:
higher probability - someone didn't report bike as stolen on bike register until they'd inadvertently been informed it had been 'found'.
lower probability - someone asked to transfer ownership thought they'd get the bike or a payout if they reported it as nicked.
SlimCharles
Sounds suspect. If I was certain it was a scam I would consider stripping the bike and left it for collection in the thames..