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- 1987 Yamaha RD500 499cc
1987 Yamaha RD500 499cc
Lot Number: 893
1987 Yamaha RD500 499cc
Low mileage, matching numbers example of the iconic 'race replica' two-stroke 500cc road legal machine, in running order and in good overall condition.
- ESTIMATE: £14,000 - £16,000
+ 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 22nd February, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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REG NUMBER
D983 YNO
SUMMARY
Low mileage, matching numbers example of the iconic 'race replica' two-stroke 500cc road legal machine, in running order and in good overall condition.
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 example is presented in running order
- Fitted with original panels (marked 47X) and will have the front fairing grille in place by the time of auction
- Showing only 7,285 recorded miles and still retains its original exhaust system
- Anti-dive system included in the sale, was removed by previous owner to improve braking
- Rare example in very original condition
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 893
- Make
- YAMAHA
- Model
- RD500
- Registration Number
- D983 YNO
- Frame Number
- 47X 001148
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 47X 001148
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Robinson
- Car Consultant
- 07710 500033
- markr@iconicauctioneers.com
Telephone 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.
Uplift by our motorcycle transport partners, Moving Motorcycles back to their storage facility in Northampton. £125 plus VAT. Storage will then be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
You can obtain a quote online (see link below) or contact them on +44 (0) 1933 448555 for onward transport to you.
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