1972 Yamaha CT175 Registration no. VOY 443L Frame no. CT1 122302 Engine no. CT1 122302 'With increased ground clearance and tires that offered at least a semblance of off-road grip as well as some on-road performance, street/trail motorcycles gave many riders their first taste of mechanized freedom, first in the dirt, and then on the street.' - Motorcycle Classics. North America's wide-open spaces are the perfect playground for off-road motorcycles, and the importance of this leisure-orientated sector has long been recognised by European and Japanese manufacturers. Yamaha began contesting this market in the early 1960s, offering a range of single-cylinder two-stroke trail bikes and purpose-built moto-crossers as well as twin-cylinder 'street scramblers'. Introduced in the late 1960s, the CT175 trail bike was sold mainly in the USA, which is where this example originated. At 15.6bhp its maximum power output was relatively modest, though as the CT175 weighed only 97kg (213lb) it was still pretty lively off-road. The model was renamed DT175 in 1974. Imported from the USA and first registered in the UK in June 2017, the Yamaha was purchased by the private vendor in 2020. The machine is believed to be largely original, having had only minor restoration carried out by a previous owner. Part of a small private collection, it has been dry stored and started regularly, and should require minimal recommissioning before returning to the road. The machine is offered with a VJMCC dating certificate; rider's manual; owner's manual; period sales brochure ; and a V5C Registration Certificate. The current odometer reading is 7,784 miles. Footnotes: BUYER'S PREMIUM The Buyer's Premium for this Lot is 15%+VAT on the first £500k of the Hammer Price, and 12%+VAT on the balance thereafter. All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. CONDITIONS OF SALE, AUCTION INFORMATION & GUIDE FOR BUYERS Please see the 'CONDITIONS OF SALE, AUCTION INFORMATION & GUIDE FOR BUYERS' at the top of the main sale page (Motorcycles Online - The Spring Sale) for all pertinent information regarding bidder's obligations, viewing, bidding, payment, post-sale collection & transportation. REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE To request a UK or European Motorcycle shipping quote visit Moving Motorcycles. To request an International Motorcycle shipping quote visit Shippio. To request a Memorabilia and Spares shipping quote visit Mail Boxes Etc - Milton Keynes. Saleroom notices: Please note that this Lot is offered with a key. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Please note that this Lot is offered with a key.