prov·e·nance (prv-nns, -näns)
n.
1. Place of origin; derivation.
2. a. The history of the ownership of an object, especially when documented or authenticated.
- Used of motorcycles, artworks, antiques, and books.
2. b. The records or documents authenticating such an object or the history of its ownership.
I think forums like this one can assist in tracking the provenance of bikes thru the TT & F1 Registry:
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