Highlights: – 400 cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine, Yamaha YZ400 – Classic Yamaha motocross livery in yellow with black and white speed-block graphics – Supplied with Canadian papers – All import duties and VAT paid – Aluminium wheels with spoked rims and knobby off-road tyres The professional seller offers for sale this 1978 Yamaha YZ400, powered by a 400 cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine. Yamaha was one of the pioneers of the long-travel, monoshock motocross bike, and the YZ range of the late 1970s made the brand a regular winner in the sport. With its air-cooled, finned cylinder, an expansion chamber exhaust, a long-travel front fork and a slim, light chassis, the 400 stands as a typical big-bore single of its era. Today these bikes are widely sought after by vintage motocross enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate their simple, purposeful engineering. This example wears the unmistakable yellow bodywork with the black and white “speed block” tank graphics that are so closely associated with Yamaha’s competition models of the period, with a black seat carrying the Yamaha logo, a front number plate and a number 400 badge on the side panels. The photos show the engine and cylinder, the carburettor, the exhaust and the drivetrain close up, together with both wheels and the chain and sprocket. According to the seller the machine still has to be started up, and bidders should plan accordingly. It comes with Canadian papers, and the seller states that all import duties and VAT have been paid. Condition of the bodywork & paint 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Technical condition 2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues. Overall condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle is currently located in: Overijssel province, the Netherlands. The vehicle has a Canadian registration. The VIN is 2K8000453. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more