1977 Yamaha XT500 499cc

Lot Number: 447

1977 Yamaha XT500 499cc

Matching numbers, unrestored and original XT500.

  • Sold for: £5,175

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 10th November, 2024 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    VUG 313R

SUMMARY

Matching numbers, unrestored and original XT500.

DESCRIPTION

  • Single-cylinder 500cc four-stroke 'Enduro' motorcycle produced between 1975 and 1989
  • The model is perhaps best known by being featured in the film For Your Eyes Only
  • This matching numbers example is presented in mostly unrestored and original condition
  • Original paint and original exhaust, converted to 12v electrics and fitted with electronic ignition
  • Described by our vendor as 'an easy bike to start' and 'a good runner'
  • Showing 11,000, believed to be correct, miles and still has the US selling dealer sticker on the rear mudguard
  • Great patina on the rare colour XT500
  • US-import in 2021 and now UK-registered

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
447
Make
YAMAHA
Model
XT500
Registration Number
VUG 313R
Frame Number
1E6 101587
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
1E6 101587

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.

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Payment is due by 5pm on Monday 26th August.

Payment should be made by bank transfer where possible. Payment by card can be made (in person only)

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