LOT 18

1995 Yamaha XT225 Serow Registration no. M69 URD Frame no. 4JG - 112210 Engine no. 1KH (see text)

Sold for £1,495 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Previous Lot

Next Lot

Lot 18

1995 Yamaha XT225 Serow

Motorcycles Online - The Summer Sale|16 June 2025, 12:17 BST|Online, Milton Keynes

1995 Yamaha XT225 Serow
Registration no. M69 URD
Frame no. 4JG - 112210
Engine no. 1KH (see text)

Introduced in 1985, Yamaha's immensely successful XT225 Serow ('mountain goat') is one of the more capable small-capacity trail bikes of recent times, not the least because if you dropped it there was a fighting chance you'd be able to pick it up again, unlike some of its weightier rivals. A dry weight of only 238lb (108kg) was claimed. Powered by a 223cc (later 249cc) air-cooled single-overhead-camshaft two-valve single producing 20bhp, delivered via a six-speed gearbox, the Serow was a big hit in its home country and also overseas. Initially sold only in Japan, the Serow was first offered in other markets in 1992 but was never officially sold in the UK; it remained in production, with only a short interruption (2016-2018) until 2020 when the 'Final Edition' models were rolled out, by which time an electric starter (1989) and fuel injection (2008) had been standardised together with numerous other mechanical and stylistic updates. A new, more modern Serow is scheduled for release in 2026.

This particular Serow was used overseas before coming to the UK where it was first registered in June 2003. It should be noted that, although a '1KH' prefix is present, the rest of the engine number has not been stamped and no engine number is recorded in the V5C Registration document. The current odometer reading is 10,562 kilometres (6,563 miles) at the time of cataloguing/photography and the machine was last run on 30th April 2025. The private vendor advises us that heated handlebar grips have been fitted and that the (defective) indicators need attention (currently not working). Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with a current V5C Registration Certificate.
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.

AUCTION INFORMATION & GUIDE FOR BUYERS
Please see the Auction Information and Guide for Buyers at the top of the main sale page (Motorcycles Online - The Summer Sale) for all pertinent information regarding bidder's obligations, viewing, bidding, payment, post-sale collection & transportation.

REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE
To request a UK or European Motorcycle shipping quote visit Moving Motorcycles.
To request an International Motorcycle shipping quote visit Shippio.
To request a Memorabilia and Spares shipping quote visit Mail Boxes Etc - Milton Keynes or Alban Shipping.

BUYER'S PREMIUM
The Buyer's Premium for this Lot is 15%+VAT on the first £500,000 of the Hammer Price, and 12%+VAT on the balance thereafter.

Additional information

This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact client services.
Buyers' Obligations
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
From 28 June 2025, the import into the EU of non-EU property of a certain age (and in some categories above a certain value) is subject to additional requirements. Under the relevant EU Regulation, it is the Buyer's sole responsibility to assess whether any Lot meets the criteria for import into the EU. The refusal of any required Import License or Importer Statement, or any delay in obtaining such License or Statement shall not give rise to the rescission or cancelation of any Sale, nor allow any delay in making full payment for the Lot.
Buyers' Premium and Charges
Like the vast majority of auctioneers Bonhams charge a Buyer's Premium on the Hammer Price of each Lot purchased and this is subject to VAT. Some lots may also be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price and these lots will be clearly marked with a symbol (†, Ω, *) printed beside the lot number.
For Automobilia the Buyer's Premium is 28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price; 27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,001 up to and including £800,000; 21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,001 up to and including £4,500,000 and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,001.
For Motor Cars and Vehicle Registration Numbers the Buyer's Premium will be 15% on the first £500,000 of the hammer price of each Lot, and 12% on the balance thereafter.
A 3rd party bidding platform fee of 4% + VAT of the Hammer Price for Buyers using the following bidding platforms will be added to the invoices of successful Buyers for auctions starting on or after 6th July 2024 – Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.
VAT at the standard rate is payable on the Buyers Premium by all Buyers, unless otherwise stated.
Payment Notices
For payment information please refer to the sale catalog.
Shipping Notices
For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.
- Motorcycles