1986 Yamaha RD500LC 499cc

1986 Yamaha RD500LC 499cc

Yamaha's road-legal 500cc Grand Prix replica.

  • GUIDE PRICE: £15,000 - £20,000

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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

  • Registration Number

    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

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For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.

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