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1981 Yamaha XT500 499cc

Lot Number: 844

1981 Yamaha XT500 499cc

Original Yamaha XT500 with only 611 miles from new.

NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 7th April, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP

REG NUMBER
VRL 319W

SUMMARY

Original Yamaha XT500 with only 611 miles from new.

DESCRIPTION

Twin-valve, four-stroke, 500cc, 32bhp single-cylinder Enduro/adventure bike produced between 1975 and 1989
Hugely popular in-period and now a cult bike with a tremendous following
The villain's choice of motorcycle in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only
US-import in 2011 and same owner since 2015
Showing only 611 recorded miles and in good running order
Matching numbers and presented in original and unrestored condition
Started on a regular basis
Still has its original tool kit and two keys
UK-registered on a current V5C

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 844
Make: YAMAHA
Model: XT500
Registration Number: VRL 319W
Frame Number: 4R9 001332
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Engine Number: 4R9 001332

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Mark Bryan
Motorcycle Manager
07958 107974
mark@iconicauctioneers.com

For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.

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