1979 | Yamaha XT 500
Yamaha XT500 1E6 - 1979 - Unrestored Survivor
$19,509
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1979 | Yamaha XT 500
Yamaha XT500 1E6 - 1979 - Unrestored Survivor
$19,509
1979 | Yamaha XT 500
Yamaha XT500 1E6 - 1979 - Unrestored Survivor
$19,509
🇭🇷
Private seller
Description
Description
Some motorcycles are restored.
Some are modified.
And then, every once in a while, you find one that has simply survived.
This 1979 Yamaha XT500 (1E6) is one of those rare motorcycles.
It is an exceptionally original, unrestored survivor that still retains its factory first paint, original fuel tank, original exhaust system and many authentic factory details that have disappeared from most XT500s over the years.
One of its most important features is its matching numbers — the engine and frame numbers correspond exactly, making it a highly desirable example for collectors.
1979 is a landmark year in XT500 history. It was the same year Yamaha XT500 won the very first Paris–Dakar Rally, cementing its place among the most iconic motorcycles ever built.
Specifications
1979 Yamaha XT500 (1E6)
20,438 original miles
Never restored
Factory first paint
Matching engine and frame numbers: 1E6-223624
Original fuel tank
Original exhaust system
Original Yamaha ignition key
Genuine Yamaha seat cover recently fitted
Imported from the USA in 2010
Road registered and ready to ride
Custom Croatian registration plate: ZG 500-XT
The motorcycle starts easily, runs beautifully and rides exactly as an original XT500 should.
It is being offered for one very personal reason. Following spinal surgery, I have decided to stop riding kick-start motorcycles. I hope this exceptional XT500 will find a new owner who appreciates originality and authenticity as much as I have.
Restored XT500s can always be created.
An original survivor can never be recreated.
Worldwide buyers are welcome.
Additional high-resolution photographs, cold-start video and detailed information are available upon request.
Condition & Registration
Condition & Registration
- Condition category
- Original
- MOT
- MOT until
- 06/2027
- Registered
- Ready to drive
Self assessments
Engine (Seller assessment)
★★★★☆
Paintwork (Seller assessment)
★★★★☆
Technique (Seller assessment)
★★★★☆
Inspection Report
Not available
Inspection Report
Not available
Have this vehicle inspected by experts!
- Transparency over 128 inspection points
- Condition grades for each component
- Paint thickness measurement
Documents & Invoices (2)
Documents & Invoices (2)
Technical Details
Technical Details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Yamaha
- Model name
- XT 500
- Type
- Motocross
- First registration date
- 06/1979
- Year of manufacture
- 1979
- Mileage (read)
- 20,438 mi
- Chassis number
- 1E6-223624
- Engine number
- 1E6-223624
- Gearbox number
- 1E6-223624
- Matching numbers
- Yes
- Number of owners
- Not provided
- Café Racer
- Not provided
Technical details
- Engine Type
- 4-Takt | SOHC
- Power (kW/hp)
- 22/30
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 499
- Cylinders
- 1
- Starter
- Kickstarter
- Cooling
- Air
- Gearbox
- Not provided
- Gearshift
- Pedal Control Left
- Gears
- 5
- Transmission
- Chain
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Curb weight (kg)
- 141
Individual Configuration
Individual Configuration
- Exterior color
- White
Location
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