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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the MCN London Motorcycle Show 2025
- 1986 Yamaha RD500LC 499cc
1986 Yamaha RD500LC 499cc
1986 Yamaha RD500LC 499cc
Yamaha's road-legal 500cc Grand Prix replica.
- GUIDE PRICE: £15,000 - £20,000
+ buyers 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 16th February, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
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REG NUMBER
D970 NYB
SUMMARY
Yamaha's road-legal 500cc Grand Prix replica.
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 mostly original and unrestored condition
- In running order with a current MOT until May 2025
- Large history file including numerous receipts, old MOTs, original A4 advertising flyer, workshop manual and original owners handbook
- Still fitted with its original exhaust system and complete with its original toolkit
- Showing 31,000 recorded miles
- Great opportunity to own an original Yamaha GP replica
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- YAMAHA
- Model
- RD500LC
- Registration Number
- D970 NYB
- Frame Number
- 1GE 003202
- MOT Expiry
- 31/05/2025
- Engine Number
- 1GE 003202
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
CONTACTPlease note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by midday on Monday 17th February due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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