LOT 406

2000 Yamaha XV 1600cc Road Star Registration no. W864 UUJ Frame no. JYAV02E4YA005360

Sold for £4,025 inc. premium

Lot 406

2000 Yamaha XV 1600cc Road Star

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

2000 Yamaha XV 1600cc Road Star
Registration no. W864 UUJ
Frame no. JYAV02E4YA005360

Marketed as the Road Star in North America and the Wild Star in Europe, Yamaha's mighty XV1600 cruiser was first introduced in 1999. Not that you'd know it was a Yamaha, as only the model name appeared on the tank. If success among Japanese cruisers is measured by their similarity to Harley-Davidsons, then the big XV must rank among the very best, looking every inch a modern take on the traditional Milwaukee product. From 1999 to 2003 the XV1600 used a 1,602 cc v-twin engine; from 2004 onwards one of 1,670cc. Belt final drive was used throughout. Cruisers are not about maximum power; it's torque that counts, and the long-stroke XV motor delivers it by the bucket load, 99lb/ft being available at a lowly 2,250 revs.

The late owner purchased this beautiful XV1600 from DK Motorcycles of Staffordshire in June 2000 with zero miles. Used sparingly in the early years of use, the machine has been mothballed ever since, briefly escaping captivity in August 2015 for its first MOT (see 2015 MOT certificate on file, displaying 1,896 miles).

Following the late owners recent passing, the family have taken the difficult decision to part with the big Yam, it deserving a new home and regular use. The machine benefits from a recent MOT (expiring 10 July 2024) but will likely require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and is therefore sold strictly as viewed.

Offered with 2000 Sales Order sheet and PDI, old V5, current V5C, Datatag correspondence, MOT history, Owners Manual, Warranty Book and keys. It presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a one-owner example of this appreciating classic with exceptionally low mileage.

Footnotes

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Saleroom notices

The engine number is P601E-010070.

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