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National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 21st July from 1pm
Auction: Wed 22th July from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: UCL 639RFrame No: 203018MOT: Exempt
The recipient of a first-grade restoration since 2019
Just nine registered keepers from new
Seen to start and run very well
The Yamaha Motor Co. was formed in 1955 as the powered vehicle division of the massive Yamaha Corporation more famous for making musical instruments. The first bike produced in 1954 was the YA-1—like the BSA Bantam, a copy of the German-made DKW RT125. In typical Japanese fashion this was soon improved upon with the launch of the YA-2 in 1957. This proved to be an immediate success in sporting events starting a long tradition of achievements which continue to this day in Moto GP. In spite of Yamaha’s reputation for performance machines, the humble little FS1-E—‘Fizzy’—is still one of their most fondly-remembered and sought-after products. A whole generation of ’70s motorcyclists cut their teeth on this classic ‘Sixteener Special.’
With nine registered keepers from new, this FS1-E ranks among the best. It was in single ownership from 1989 to 2017 but had been off the road for over a decade when it was bought by our vendor in 2019. He then subjected it to a restoration of the very first grade, with an emphasis on retaining the original specification. We have seen it start readily and run well, and it is supplied with the V5C and many invoices and photographs from the restoration.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
