Registration No: BCV 957T
Frame No: 3H6-000711
Engine No: 3H6-000711
CC: 500
MOT: Exempt

• Recently restored by the current owner
• Extensive top-end overhaul
• New electrical upgrades by Rex Speed
• Plenty of receipts for parts and work
• Current V5C on file

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, starting a long tradition of achievement in all branches of motorcycle sport. The XT500 launched in 1975 was their first large capacity four-stroke trail bike and dominated the early Paris Dakar rallies, winning in 1979 and 1980.

This 1979 Yamaha XT500 has been restored by the current owner and has benefitted from a top-end overhaul with new pistons and rings vales, etc. All that was needed was replaced or refurbished to a good standard. Rex Speed has done most of the electrical work, which has included an uprated coil pack and a new CDI unit. All receipts for parts and work carried out are on file. It has new tyres and tubes and much more. We have been advised by the vendor that the machine runs very well. It is offered with a current V5C, a file of paperwork and 2 keys.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217