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LOT 99

1980 Yamaha QA50 Pocke Registration no. to be advised Frame no. 4U1-011428 Engine no. unstamped

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Lot 99

1980 Yamaha QA50 Pocke
Registration no. to be advised Frame no. 4U1-011428 Engine no. unstamped

1980 Yamaha QA50 Pocke
Registration no. to be advised
Frame no. 4U1-011428
Engine no. unstamped

Miniature motorcycles have gone by a variety of names over the years: monkey bike, mini-bike, mini-moto, and pocket bike being just a few of them. Introduced in 1960, Honda's 'Monkey Bike' is by far the best known, though small-wheeled recreational mini-bikes had been around since the 1950s and the military Welbike (civilian Corgi) dated back to WW2.
Dating from 1980, this Yamaha QA50 Pocke pocket-bike is powered by a 49cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine producing a maximum of 3bhp and driving via a four-speed transmission. The Pocke is a little over 4' long, weighs 114lb, and rolls on 6" diameter wheels. The model lives on today as an electric commuter.
Imported from Japan in May 2021, this example is described by the vendor as in fair and original condition for its age, and is presented in running condition. The machine is offered with NOVA acknowledgement and a V5C document.

Saleroom notices

There is an engine number prefix stamp of 4U1 present only. The DVLA are yet to provide the seller with V5C's due to the ongoing backlog. There is a copy of the application present. The V5C will be forwarded to the buyer once the seller is in receipt.

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