Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
Engine No: 59N 000333
CC: 250
MOT: Exempt

• Early monoshock version of the TY250
• Presented in standard trim
• Never been registered so no V5C

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 and off road events.

In 1973 Yamaha recruited British trials champion Mick Andrews to help develop and promote a trials bike to compete in a market up until then dominated by the Spanish manufacturers. The TY250 launched in 1974 proved to be an immediate success winning championship events around the world. In 1984 a Monoshock version was released using Yamahas trademark cantilever rear suspension. Never registered, this TY has survived in standard condition, a rarity for a competition bike and has been run recently when being photographed. The frame number is obscured under paint but the engine number appears to be 59N 000333 and the bike comes together with a spare silencer.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189