1986 Yamaha RD500 492cc

Lot Number: 888

1986 Yamaha RD500 492cc

UK-registered from new, matching numbers, 19,000 miles RD500 finished in a Kenny Roberts racing yellow 'speed block' colour scheme and in running order.

  • ESTIMATE: £8,000 - £10,000

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

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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

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    D224 LWN

SUMMARY

UK-registered from new, matching numbers, 19,000 miles RD500 finished in a Kenny Roberts racing yellow 'speed block' colour scheme and in running order.

DESCRIPTION

  • Introduced by Yamaha in 1984 off the back of their successful GP results with Kenny Roberts
  • The bike was basically a detuned and more approachable version of the YZR500 race bike
  • Fitted with a powerful four-cylinder, 500cc, two-stroke engine with Yamaha's variable exhaust port timing YPVS system
  • Race suspension and lightweight, track-inspired handling made the bike a fearsome machine
  • This matching numbers, UK-registered from new example is presented in running order
  • Finished in a striking Kenny Roberts racing yellow 'speed block' colour scheme
  • Same owner for last 22 years and showing 19,000 recorded miles
  • Small history file with various old MOTs, old receipts and original service book
  • Complete with two original keys that operate ignition, fuel cap and helmet lock
  • Usable example or great restoration project
  • UK-registered on a current V5C

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
888
Make
YAMAHA
Model
RD500
Registration Number
D224 LWN
Frame Number
1GE-003231
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
1GE-003231

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