how 1981 became 1996

last week i went to a reputed used bike dealer in town. i liked a bike. he told me it was a 1996 model and he was giving me the best deal in town. i rode the bike. we even discussed how much time it will take to spruce it up a bit and all. but before paying up the advance i asked for the registration papers. to my dismay i found that the bike was a 1981 model. when i asked about it the dealer justified himself by saying it was re-registered in 1996. he kept insisting that it was a fine buy and all that. i felt cheated and walked out on him. so here i am back to square one, still looking for a bike.

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