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LOT 303

1998 Yamaha 998cc YZF-R1 Registration no. Not UK Registered Frame no. *JYARN012000002742* Engine no. *N503E-009801*

Sold for £3,680 inc. premium

1998 Yamaha 998cc YZF-R1
Registration no. Not UK Registered
Frame no. *JYARN012000002742*
Engine no. *N503E-009801*

Every few years a machine comes along that represents a landmark development in the ultra-competitive superbike class, kicking sand in the faces of its long-in-the-tooth rivals, once at the cutting edge, which suddenly look slow and overweight. The Yamaha R1 is a case in point, its arrival in 1998 moving the superbike goalposts like few before or since.

Registered in Germany on 26th March 1998, this early R1 was purchased by the vendor on account of its originality and to use as a 'reference bike' to assist with the restoration of others. The Yamaha was sourced from Fast Line circa 10 years ago, whom supplied the vendor with a NOVA reference number but no certificate.

The current vendor, a lifelong R1 and Yamaha fan has owned countless examples over the years - simply too many to ride every one regularly - hence this machine has not been used or registered since purchase. (The current odometer reading is 24,183 miles.) The machine has been drained of fuel and requires a replacement battery (the battery fitted is flat). Following the aforementioned period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed.

The machine is offered with 'as purchased' photocopy images; a blank V55/5 form; and German Fahrzeugbrief and Fahrzeugschein listing the previous owner as Andreas Schaffert of Weilmunster (26.03.2007 - 14.08.2015). The successful purchaser will need to apply to the DVLA to register the R1 as an imported vehicle.
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.
Please see the Auction Information and Guide for Buyers at the top of the main sale page, for bidders' obligations. The Autumn Stafford Sale

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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 12 October, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.

Saleroom notices

We are pleased to advise, that HMRC has confirmed the machine is NOVA cleared, with a NOVA reference number, and there is no outstanding VAT liability. As a result, the successful purchaser can now proceed with registering the machine with the DVLA.

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