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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1984 Yamaha RZV500R 499cc
1984 Yamaha RZV500R 499cc
1984 Yamaha RZV500R 499cc
Rare JDM-market version of the RD500LC featuring a hand-welded aluminium frame. Presented in 'speed block' red and white, in running order and showing 11,800 miles. MOT until June 2026 and now RFL and MOT exempt.
- ESTIMATE: £10,000 - £15,000
+ 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 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
B978 KUX
SUMMARY
Rare JDM-market version of the RD500LC featuring a hand-welded aluminium frame. Presented in 'speed block' red and white, in running order and showing 11,800 miles. MOT until June 2026 and now RFL and MOT exempt.
DESCRIPTION
- The RZV500R was designed for the Japanese home-market and produced between 1984 and 1986
- Features upgraded parts not found on the standard RD500LC and RZ500, main difference is the hand-welded aluminium frame
- 10kg lighter and rare in the UK and sought after by collectors
- Presented in 'speed block' red and white and in fair condition
- In running order and showing circa 11,800 miles
- MOT until June 2026 and now RFL and MOT exempt
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- YAMAHA
- Model
- RZV500R
- Registration Number
- B978 KUX
- Frame Number
- 51X001837
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- Not Seen
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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