1973 Yamaha RD250 247cc

1973 Yamaha RD250 247cc

This smart RD250 247cc twin-cylinder, two-stroke has benefitted from a sympathetic restoration utilising many new, refurbished and pattern parts. Only 49 miles since it was finished and is confirmed running. MOT and tax exempt, it's a great way into classic 2-stroke ownership and is offered at No Reserve.

  • ESTIMATE: Offered Without Reserve

+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    MCY 408M

SUMMARY

This smart RD250 247cc twin-cylinder, two-stroke has benefitted from a sympathetic restoration utilising many new, refurbished and pattern parts. Only 49 miles since it was finished and is confirmed running. MOT and tax exempt, it's a great way into classic 2-stroke ownership and is offered at No Reserve.

DESCRIPTION

  • The RD 250 is a 2-stroke, twin-cylinder commuter bike that first appeared in the Yamaha range in 1973
  • The 247cc air-cooled, parallel-twin engine produced around 30bhp
  • Extensively restored, although not to complete original condition, the bike presents really well
  • Rather than the standard chrome mudguards, these have been painted in the same Candy Orange and White colour scheme as the rest of the bodywork
  • Fitted with aftermarket performance expansion chambers and many new and refurbished parts, the bike is in confirmed running condition and has been only lightly used since the restoration
  • UK-registered, it's MOT and Tax exempt. Supplied with a New Keeper slip and a workshop manual

SPECIFICATION

Make
YAMAHA
Model
RD250
Registration Number
MCY 408M
Frame Number
352605669
Engine Number
351-114940

GALLERY

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