Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
27th March, 2024 13:00
1977 Yamaha XS500
Classic Bike Guide featured machine
Estimate
£2, 000 - £3, 000
Registration No: SLH 901S
Frame No: 102303
Engine No: 102303
CC: 498
MOT: Exempt
Beautifully restored Yamaha XS500
Featured in the Classic Bike Guide
Over £15, 000 spent on restoration
While the Yamaha XS 500 may not boast the same street credibility as its larger counterpart, the XS 650. The engine was an air-cooled twin, four-stroke. The XS 500C was the revamped-for-1976 model and came with something resembling more style and better durability. The first models had some problems with warping valve seats, so later cylinder heads were changed to round exhaust ports to help the heat dissipate.
This 1977 Yamaha XS 500 (believed to be the C model) has had a full restoration at a total of £15, 414. 19 during 2013. The XS 500 has since been featured in the classic bike guide with a seven-page spread. This is a UK-supplied machine from new and was registered on the 1st of October 1977 is a rare survivor today in this condition. Used by the current vendor during the summer months only and has been in winter storage. We have been advised that Yamaha will need the usual checks before placing back on the road. It comes complete with a current V5C detailed paperwork for all work carried out, service and parts books, and a copy of the magazine feature.
