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XXXXYamaha XTXXX An un-restoredXTXXX showing only XXXX miles. This bike was US import, now UK registered onan age related plate with matching engine and frame numbers and year??�s MOT.Notmint but good, clean XTXXX in good condition no need to restore theoriginality out of it, when you can just ride it as it is.Exhausts not scratched, welded or gravel damaged, pegs are in good nick.Motor, cases, exhaust, forks and all of the hardware is original and in goodcondition. Starts ok, sounds good with no misfires or nasty noises, rides and runsas it should, changes gears with no clutch slip or drag, the bike is ready toride for the spring. Frame and all cycle parts are good and do not needpainting. Seat has been recovered with non-standard cover by previous owner,the indicators and chain guard are missing but fairly easy to find online.Obviously the mileage can??�t be guaranteed, but believed the mileage tobe true when bought it as the bike as the bike looks right, wouldn??�t surpriseme if it was low mileage version.As was planning to keep the bike the stator has been rewound by WestCountry Windings and new battery has been fitted.The original alloy rims are true and in good condition the spokes are cleanas are both hubs with good paint and the tyres are brand new. The tank and side panels and front & rear fender are standard, thelaquer is little crazed on the RHS with couple of small dents which for meisn??�t an issue, the tank is clean inside. The tripometer has dropped withinthe speedo but it is still there.I have more pictures available, please e-mail me and will be happy tosend.The bikes is being sold to fund classic race bike rebuild, tyres,entry fees and travel costs, the new season is around thecorner. Having spring garage clean out have XXXX steel tank XTXXX and anearly Kawasaki SXC that are also going, they will both be on E-bay shortly.Starting at XXp with reasonable reserve, am sorry but there is no ???buyit now??? as the auction will run to the end.