1976 Yamaha XT500 1N5 497cc

1976 Yamaha XT500 1N5 497cc

Matching numbers example of the first generation Yamaha XT500 dual purpose trail bike

  • ESTIMATE: £3,000 - £5,000

+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Friday 7th November, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    LPX 990R

SUMMARY

Matching numbers example of the first generation Yamaha XT500 dual purpose trail bike

DESCRIPTION

  • Single-cylinder 500cc four-stroke enduro motorcycle produced between 1975 and 1989
  • Perhaps best known by being featured in For Your Eyes Only
  • This early 1N5 first year of production example is presented in running order
  • Mostly unrestored and fitted with a non-standard exhaust
  • Matching numbers
  • Small history file included
  • Imported into the UK in 2021
  • Showing 26,000 recorded miles
  • UK-registered on a current V5C

SPECIFICATION

Make
YAMAHA
Model
XT500
Registration Number
LPX 990R
Frame Number
1N5-001373
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
1N5-001373

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