Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1971 Yamaha YG1F
No Reserve
Registration No: AOW 459K
Frame No: 021716
MOT: Exempt
Desirable small-capacity Yamaha lightweight with period accessories
Complete machine offered as a straightforward recommissioning project
Includes spare carburettor and accompanying documentation
Introduced in the late 1960s, the Yamaha YG1F was part of the company’s highly regarded small-capacity two-stroke range, designed to offer reliability, ease of use, and everyday practicality. Powered by an 80cc air-cooled two-stroke single, the YG1F gained a strong reputation for dependable performance, simple maintenance, and excellent fuel economy, making it popular both as a first motorcycle and as a lightweight commuter. Typical of Yamaha’s engineering philosophy of the period, the model combined robust mechanicals with thoughtful detailing, and its pressed-steel frame and enclosed styling reflected contemporary trends aimed at durability and rider comfort. Today, the YG1F is increasingly appreciated for its charm, rarity, and its role in establishing Yamaha’s reputation for well-built, user-friendly motorcycles in global markets.
This Yamaha YG1F 80cc is described as a complete and largely original example of Yamaha’s well-regarded lightweight two-stroke, offered from a private collection being dispersed due to failing health. The model is known for its simplicity, reliability, and ease of use, and this example has previously been used as a dependable runabout.
The motorcycle is fitted with the rarely seen original leg shields, along with a recently acquired rear luggage rack, enhancing both practicality and period appearance. The engine is reported to start readily, although following recent carburettor cleaning it is currently experiencing difficulty idling. A spare carburettor from a donor engine is included, with the vendor indicating that this was intended to be overhauled or substituted to resolve the issue.
The work required is described as minor reassembly and straightforward fettling rather than major mechanical intervention, with the machine otherwise presenting as a complete and usable lightweight classic. Offered as a simple recommissioning opportunity, this YG1F would suit a collector of small-capacity Japanese motorcycles or a buyer seeking an accessible and characterful classic.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
