LOT 678

1977 Yamaha XT500D Registration no. SMP 293S (see text) Frame no. 1U6-005922 Engine no. 1U6-005922

Sold for £4,370 inc. premium

Lot 678

1977 Yamaha XT500D
Registration no. SMP 293S (see text) Frame no. 1U6-005922 Engine no. 1U6-005922

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1977 Yamaha XT500D
Registration no. SMP 293S (see text)
Frame no. 1U6-005922
Engine no. 1U6-005922

Introduced for 1976 and sold only in the United States market at first, the Yamaha XT500 single-handedly made singles cool again thanks to its smart, functional styling and bullet proof engine. An 'adventure bike' before the term was coined, the XT was soon proving its reliability and speed in desert races in North America and the gruelling Paris-Dakar Rally. Although marketed as a dirt bike, the XT500 was equally capable as an urban commuter, its upright riding position, wide handlebars and responsive engine making an ideal combination for carving through city traffic. Dispatchers loved them. Today the XT500 enjoys a cult following and original early models are highly prized. Supplied by Read's of Leyton and presented in the early versions' iconic white/red/black livery, this example has been stored since the 1980s and displays a total of only 17,618 miles on the odometer (the last tax disc expired in 1984). The machine will require re-commissioning, or possibly more extensive renovation, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Offered without a registration document, the registration 'SMP 293S' is listed in the HPI database; nevertheless, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding. The original warranty/service booklet and owner's service manual are included in the sale, and the Yamaha also comes with a Haynes workshop manual.

Footnotes

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