LOT 283

1980 Yamaha RD250LC Registration no. ETH 417V Frame no. *4L1-004857* Engine no. *4L1-004857*

Sold for £6,325 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 283

1980 Yamaha RD250LC

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|27 April 2025, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1980 Yamaha RD250LC
Registration no. ETH 417V
Frame no. 4L1-004857
Engine no. 4L1-004857

No motorcycle of recent times has achieved 'cult' status to the same extent as Yamaha's legendary 'LC'. Launched at the Tokyo Show in 1980, the RD250/350LC marked the introduction of water cooling to Yamaha's range of potent middleweight two-strokes while also bringing mono-shock rear suspension and – in the 350's case - twin front disc brakes to the package for the first time. Water-cooling had been a feature of the Iwata firm's TZ racers for some years and the family resemblance was obvious. The LC was also relatively inexpensive, endearing itself to impecunious younger riders whose high street stunts rapidly established the easily-wheelied LC's 'hooligan bike' credentials.
Our vendor acquired this matching-numbers RD250LC in November 2017 from Fastline Superbikes Ltd of Preston (purchase receipt on file). The machine had a km/h to mph converter fitted in 2018 at 27,000 kilometres (16,777 miles) and our vendor advises us that the total distance covered from new is now approximately 19,847 miles. Used sparingly but otherwise kept in dry storage, this is a well-presented example that will provide the fortunate next custodian with an entertaining ownership experience. Road tax and MoT exempt, the machine is offered with various bills/invoices, some expired MoTs, a current V5C document, Fastline service book and sundry spares.
Offered with key

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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 27 April, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.

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