1977 Yamaha XT

Stoneleigh, 22 May

Lot sold

USD 8 097 - 9 965

GBP 6 500 - 8 000 (listed)

Estimate

USD 8 097 - 9 965

GBP 6 500 - 8 000 (listed)

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Description

Twin-valve, single cylinder, 500cc, 32bhp enduro/adventure bike
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 is an immaculate, matching numbers example from a private collection
Ex-Gerry Gooch Motorcycle Display Team from the late Seventies (image att)
Dating certificate from VJMC confirming 1977 model year
Front wheel alloy rim from Nakasago. Rear wheel also has alloy rim
Restored in 2006. With our vendor since 2016
"One ride on an XT500 and you will be forever wanting one".