1985 Yamaha YPVS RD500, 492cc. Registration number B704 CFR....

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£12,700

1985 Yamaha YPVS RD500, 492cc. Registration number B704 CFR. Frame number 1GE-002711. Engine number 1GE-002711.
The YVPS Yamaha RD500LC is a high-performance, two-stroke sports motorcycle, produced between 1984 and 1986, using a liquid cooled V4 engine with power valves to give a wider power band with four Mikuni carburettors. The transmission is by a six-speed close ratio gearbox with a wet clutch. The frame is made from box section steel and there are twin discs on the front with single on the rear. Different countries had different spec, the Japanese version (RZV500R) being the most altered.
CFR was owned by Kay Deacon in February 1999 and in her ownership the engine was overhauled with a rebore and +0.5 pistons fitted, Stephen Jones of Stockton on Tees followed in August 2000. Our vendor bought it from him in August 2004 which was the last time it was on the road. MOT history is from 1998 at 20,262 miles, 2000 at 23,136, 2003 at 23,157 and the last one in 2004 at 23,267 miles.
Sold with the V5C, copies of earlier V5's, MOT's mentioned, receipts for engine parts, receipt for our vendors purchase. She will of course need recommissioning.