Description
The Spring Sale: The International Classic MotorCycle Show
23 & 24 April 2022
Enquiries: using the button below
AUCTION ADDRESS
Bonhams
Sandylands Centre / Argyle Centre
Staffordshire County Showground
Weston Road
Stafford
ST18 0BD
ADMISSION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Tickets can be purchased in advance from - details above
VIEWING TIMES
Saturday 23 April 9am to 5pm
Sunday 24 April from 9am
SALE TIMES
Saturday 23 April
Spares and Memorabilia (Lots 1-305) 10am
Sunday 24 April
Motorcycles (Lot 401 - 624) 10am
BIDS ENQUIRIES
0044 (0) 20 7447 7447
using the button below
LOT 475
1973 Yamaha 125cc YAS3
Lot to be sold without reserve
Auction Estimate: £1, 500 - £2, 000
1973 Yamaha 125cc YAS3
Registration no. UFX 356L
Frame no. AS3-017912
Engine no. AS3-017912
Diversifying from its traditional role as a manufacturer of high quality musical instruments, Yamaha introduced its first motorcycle in 1955. This was the YA1, a 123cc single-cylinder two-stroke strongly influenced (like BSA's Bantam) by the pre-war DKW RT125. The foundations of Yamaha's sporting tradition were soon established when YA1s won the prestigious races at Mt Fuji and Asama that same year. Yamaha's first twin-cylinder model in the 125cc category arrived in 1969 in the form of the YAS1 sports roadster, a development of the 100cc YL1. With 15bhp on tap, the five-speed YAS1 was as fast as many British 250s, and owners were soon exploiting its potential for racing.
This Yamaha YAS3 was first registered on 2nd January 1973. Restored in 2014, which is when it last ran, the machine was acquired by the vendor in October of that year and since then has formed part of a well-known West Country motorcycle dealership's collection of 'display motorcycles'. Oils have been drained and the machine will require re-commissioning before further use. Currently displaying a total of 3, 580 miles on the odometer, the machine is offered with an MoT certificate (expired September 2015) and a V5C document. There is one key with this Lot.
Footnotes
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding
Buyers’ Premium and charges
Motorcycles
For Motorcycles (Lots 401-642) the Buyers Premium will be 15% on the first £500, 000 of the Hammer Price of each Lot, and 12% on the balance thereafter.
Buyers attention is drawn to Condition 7 of the Notice to Bidders. VAT at the standard rate is payable on the Premium by all Buyers, unless otherwise stated.
Buyers' Obligations
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS. E NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
