LOT 214

c.1968 Yamaha 98cc YL1 Project Registration no. unregistered (see text) Frame no. Y33-40964 Engine no. L1-41757

Sold for £207 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 214

c.1968 Yamaha 98cc YL1 Project

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

c.1968 Yamaha 98cc YL1 Project
Registration no. unregistered (see text)
Frame no. Y33-40964
Engine no. L1-41757

Although Yamaha built its reputation on a succession of world-beating two-stroke race and sports bikes, from the late 1960s onwards the company offered a complete range of machines ranging from humble mopeds to heavyweight tourers. Introduced for 1966, the YL1 was powered by a twin-cylinder, piston-ported, two-stroke engine, and like its larger siblings proved capable of matching the performance of bikes double its capacity. Economical as well as fast, the YL1 was a big success, remaining in production until 1971. Most have long since gone to the crusher.

This 'racerised' YL1 is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, its mechanical condition and completeness unknown. The machine displays the VRN 'OBC 653F'; however, the frame number differs from that on an old V5 ('41757') indicating a frame change. Accordingly, the machine is offered unregistered and without documents.
Offered without key

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