1973 Yamaha DT250
NOW NO RESERVE

Registration No: VMR 588M
Frame No: 450-012693
MOT: Exempt

*NOW BEING OFFERED AT NO RESERVE8

• Rare in the UK DT250A Trail/Enduro Bike
• Authentically presented in standard trim
• Supplied with some spares and a V5C

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 but 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 achievement that goes on to this day in Moto GP. In the early 1970s the launch of the on/off road RT360 ushered in a new genre of motorcycle, the trail bike, giving motorcyclists a bike they could go to work on all week and ride off road at weekend. Soon, all the other manufacturers were copying the concept and in the 1970s Yamaha had a full selection of two-stroke singles from 50cc up to 400cc based on their successful YZ motocross and IT enduro bikes.

This authentically presented DT250 appears to have been imported from the USA and registered in the UK in 2019. It has been given a partial restoration, keeping as much originality as possible, with the paintwork refinished back to its typical 1970s gold tank and side panel and the frame powder coated. The seat cover and base are in good order and the standard exhaust is still fitted. The bike is currently running on pre-mix, but the original oil pump has been recently reconditioned and is ready to be refitted with new lines and rubbers. Run recently while being photographed, it will be supplied with a box of spare parts and some receipts together with a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189