
LOT 639
1969 Yamaha 125cc YAS1 Registration no. DVG 579G Frame no. AS1 303340 Engine no. AS1 303340
Sold for £1,955 inc. premium
Lot 639
1969 Yamaha 125cc YAS1Registration no. DVG 579G Frame no. AS1 303340 Engine no. AS1 303340
1969 Yamaha 125cc YAS1
Registration no. DVG 579G
Frame no. AS1 303340
Engine no. AS1 303340
Registration no. DVG 579G
Frame no. AS1 303340
Engine no. AS1 303340
Diversifying from its traditional role as a manufacturer of musical instruments, Yamaha introduced its first motorcycle in 1955. This was the YA1, a 123cc single-cylinder two-stroke strongly influenced by the pre-war DKW RT125. The foundations of Yamaha's sporting tradition were soon established when YA1s won the prestigious races at Mt Fuji and Asama that same year. Yamaha's first twin-cylinder model in the 125cc category arrived in 1969 in the form of the YAS1 sports roadster, a development of the 100cc YL1. With 15bhp on tap, the five-speed YAS1 was as fast as many British 250s, and owners were soon exploiting its potential for racing.
Exported to Ireland and re-imported in 1995, this Yamaha AS1 was purchased in May 2017 and has been used sparingly on account of the owner's ill health. The machine is offered with a file containing a dating letter, sundry bills, DVLA correspondence, MoTs, and a V5C.
Exported to Ireland and re-imported in 1995, this Yamaha AS1 was purchased in May 2017 and has been used sparingly on account of the owner's ill health. The machine is offered with a file containing a dating letter, sundry bills, DVLA correspondence, MoTs, and a V5C.
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As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.














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