- Auctions
- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025
- 1985 Yamaha RD500LC 492cc
1985 Yamaha RD500LC 492cc
1985 Yamaha RD500LC 492cc
A detuned and more approachable version of the YZR500 race bike with a powerful four-cylinder 500cc two-stroke. Completely original and in running order. Great example and very rare to find in this condition.
- ESTIMATE: £15,000 - £20,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
-
REG NUMBER
C69 GGN
SUMMARY
A detuned and more approachable version of the YZR500 race bike with a powerful four-cylinder 500cc two-stroke. Completely original and in running order. Great example and very rare to find in this condition.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced by Yamaha in 1984 off the back of their successful GP results with Kenny Roberts
- The bike was basically a detuned and more approachable version of the YZR500 race bike
- Fitted with a powerful four-cylinder, 500cc, two-stroke engine with Yamaha's variable exhaust port timing YPVS system
- Race suspension and lightweight, track-inspired handling made the bike a fearsome machine
- This matching numbers, UK-registered from new example is presented in original and unrestored condition
- In running order with a current MOT until March 2025
- Presented in very good condition with 18,000 recorded miles and two original keys
- Same owner since 1986, always garaged, never used in the wet and complete with its original toolkit
- Engine rebuilt in 2012 using genuine Yamaha parts
- Documents include MOTs dating back to 1988, photo of engine rebuild parts, old V5, original owners handbook and original workshop manual
- Great example and very rare to find in this condition
- Paddock stand included. UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- YAMAHA
- Model
- RD500LC
- Registration Number
- C69 GGN
- Frame Number
- 1GE 002809
- MOT Expiry
- 05/03/2026
- Engine Number
- 1GE 002809
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
Email MarkTelephone Mark
WhatsApp Mark
Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 2pm on Monday 5th May due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
Uplift by our motorcycle transport partners, Moving Motorcycles, is £125 plus VAT back to their storage facility in Northampton. This includes three days storage.
You can obtain a quote online (see link below) or contact them on +44 (0) 1933 448555 for onward transport to you.
GET A QUOTE - click here
Did you know that you may be able to finance your upcoming auction purchase? Our exclusive finance partner Apollo Capital are able to organise fast pre-approval for car funding on the latest interest rates and terms, minimum £50k lend.
An agreement in principle could see you arrange a finance package so the funds are ready to be paid out when you’ve bought your dream auction purchase. Please speak to their experts for a quote on 01423 590242 or visit apollocapitalgroup.co.uk/iconicauctioneers/.
A classic car or motorcycle is a source of great pride and enjoyment but, whether your car or motorcycle is in storage or on the road, you’ll need a specialist insurance policy. We have partnered with Howden Insurance a leading insurance brokers with a team dedicated to classic cars and motorcycles. They cover a vast array of classic and vintage models and only work with insurers who provide a great service and share our passion for the classic motor industry.
For a personal classic car or classic motorcycle quote, visit:
www.howdeninsurance.co.uk/iconic-auctioneers
Newsletter Sign Up
Keyword Alerts
Would you like to receive personalised keyword alerts when new catalogues go live. If so, please indicate these below
Set a password to save your keyword alerts
Passwords are a minimum of 7 characters and must include an upper case letter, a lower case letter, a number and a special character.
Newsletter
