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- 1979 Yamaha XT500 499cc
1979 Yamaha XT500 499cc
Lot Number: 945
1979 Yamaha XT500 499cc
UK-registered from new 1U6 model XT500, needs some work to get it running and ready for it next adventure.
- ESTIMATE: £2,500 - £3,500
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 22nd February, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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REG NUMBER
JBJ 948V
SUMMARY
UK-registered from new 1U6 model XT500, needs some work to get it running and ready for it next adventure.
DESCRIPTION
- Twin-valve, 4-stroke, 500cc, 32bhp single-cylinder enduro/adventure bike produced between 1975 and 1989
- Hugely popular in period and now cult bikes with a tremendous following
- The villain's choice of motorcycle in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only
- This mostly original example is presented in mostly original condition
- Albeit not the original engine it is a correct 1U6 model example
- Still fitted with its 6v electronic system and a period aftermarket exhaust
- Will need some electronic work to complete, was running before being parked up
- UK-registered from new and complete with a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 945
- Make
- YAMAHA
- Model
- XT500
- Registration Number
- JBJ 948V
- Frame Number
- 1U6-0116146
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 1U6-004587
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 2pm on Monday 23 February due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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