I got knocked off mine by a clio (hate those cars) - Ripped the wing mirror off with my chest but no crack to the cockpit fairing - so don't know how yours managed to crack. A hint though - also check for damage around the 2 fixing bolts on the cockpit base at the front.
Getting mine repaired in 11 days time - I love it!!!
As to dates - mine was the last of the T595's registered in 2000 but I think manufactured in 1999.
Def take for a test ride - if it feels underpowered - runs a little rough over 3000 revs or overheats you may have valve clearance problems - a new head from Triumph is £1200
