Registration No: KNT 725W
Frame No: 2K4 0026643
Engine No: 2K4 26643
CC: 175
MOT: Exempt

• Presented in original and unrestored condition
• ‘One owner’ displaying just 1,277 miles
• Supplied with an owner’s manual, service book and a V5

The Yamaha Motor Co. was formed in 1955 as the powered vehicle division of the massive Yamaha Corporation, more famous for making musical instruments. The first bike produced in 1954 was the YA-1, like the BSA Bantam a copy of the German-made DKW RT125 but in typical Japanese fashion this was soon improved upon with the launch of the YA-2 in 1957. This proved to be an immediate success in sporting events starting a long tradition of achievement that goes on to this day in Moto GP. In 1971 the launch of the RT360 invented a new genre of motorcycle, the trail bike, soon all other manufacturers were copying the concept and in the 1970s Yamaha had a full selection of two-stroke singles from 50cc up to 400cc. One of the most popular models was the DT175 with its combination of a lightweight 125 chassis and a more powerful 175 motor.

This 1980 model, showing just 1,277 miles on the speedo, has only had one owner from new and is presented in standard and original condition. The bike has been dry stored for the last 20 years so will need recommissioning, but the engine turns over on the kickstarter. It comes supplied with its original bill of sale from Bill Doran Motorcycles, owner’s manual, service book, original sales catalogue and a V5.