
LOT 313
1969 Yamaha 125cc YAS1 Registration no. OWV 50G Frame no. AS1 12834 Engine no. AS1 12834
Sold for £1,955 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 313
1969 Yamaha 125cc YAS1Registration no. OWV 50G Frame no. AS1 12834 Engine no. AS1 12834
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|15 October 2022, 16:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1969 Yamaha 125cc YAS1
Registration no. OWV 50G
Frame no. AS1 12834
Engine no. AS1 12834
Registration no. OWV 50G
Frame no. AS1 12834
Engine no. AS1 12834
Yamaha introduced its first motorcycle - the YA1 - in 1955: a 123cc single-cylinder two-stroke strongly influenced (like BSA's Bantam) 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 '125' 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.
This YAS1 was purchased by the lady vendor in September 1971 and used by her for the next ten-or-so years. The machine was then garage stored until 2005 when it was re-commissioned by MCTechnics for her son and reregistered in his name. MCTechnics' bill is on file. In addition, the tank and fork shrouds were repainted, the seat re-covered, the brake shoes relined, and flashing indicators added. 'OWV 50G' was then used for around six months and since the autumn of 2005 has been back in the garage. It has not been started since and will require re-commissioning at the very least and possibly more extensive restoration before further use. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with some expired MoTs and tax discs, (copy) old V5, a V5C Registration Certificate, and a Yamaha Service Manual.
Offered with key
This YAS1 was purchased by the lady vendor in September 1971 and used by her for the next ten-or-so years. The machine was then garage stored until 2005 when it was re-commissioned by MCTechnics for her son and reregistered in his name. MCTechnics' bill is on file. In addition, the tank and fork shrouds were repainted, the seat re-covered, the brake shoes relined, and flashing indicators added. 'OWV 50G' was then used for around six months and since the autumn of 2005 has been back in the garage. It has not been started since and will require re-commissioning at the very least and possibly more extensive restoration before further use. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with some expired MoTs and tax discs, (copy) old V5, a V5C Registration Certificate, and a Yamaha Service Manual.
Offered with key
Footnotes
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Saleroom notices
The frame number is: AS1-002834. The engine number is: AS1-002834. The V5C lists both frame and engine numbers as: AS12834, believed to be an old DVLA typographical error.





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