1981 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim Unregistered US Import Barn Find Classic Restoration 4U

1981 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim Unregistered US Import Barn Find Classic Restoration Project Manufacturer: Yamaha Model: XJ550 Maxim Year: 1981 made in Apr 81 Engine No: 5K5-012504 Frame No: JKA5K500TB012504 Colour:Maroon Mileage:32480 Capacity:528cc Starting at: £399. 99Stock Number. 70167SUMMER MADNESS SALE. LOOK BID BUY!!!It's that time of year when a man needs something to tinker with in the garage. #This classic 1981 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim has recently been imported from North America where it has spent all its life ?ˆ“ the air is thin and the climate is far kinder to machinery than ours. PLEASE CHECKOUT THE PICTURES. As you can see this bike is very nearly complete missing just the screen off the hideous fairing. The bike has obviously stood a while so the carburetors are stuck & battery is flat. BUT NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS. The bike is every bit as solid as it looks here. The wheels are straight with nice clean rear brake plate . front disc. caliper & working master cylinder. Forks & yokes look straight with good chrome. Mudguards are both solid & very tidy. Tail light assy is good. Instruments & switches look ok. Fuel tank & side panels are faded but tank is squeaky clean inside. Exhaust system is original & feels solid. Chain guard is tidy. The engine is cosmetically very clean. it turns over nicely ?ˆ“ sounds/feels great & has compression but doesn't have a spark so we haven't run it up. If you require any further information please give us a call or better still visit our showroom and have a good look over the bike for yourself ?ˆ“ after all who are you going to believe me or your own eyes?If you have been looking for a classic XJ550 Maxim to restore then look no further ?ˆ“ THIS ONE COULD BE YOURS so get bidding!!!We are listing this bike as a trade clearance item with a super low SUMMER MADNESS SALE starting price and NO RESERVE so get bidding and grab yourself a bargain. Ask your self the question ?ˆ?CAN I AFFORD NOT TO BID£ˆ?

Please call NEIL WILSON or MARK RUSHTON on 01782 861100 ext 241 or 244 who will be more than happy to answer any questions you have. and can facilitate viewing of this bike.

The bike is currently unregistered. The registration process is reasonably uncomplicated.

WE HAVE GOT THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CERTIFICATE OF TITLE & will provide proof that VAT & Duty are paid on the NOVA system.

REGISTRATION

1. You need to get the bike MOT?ˆ™d.

2. You need to prove the year of manufacture. The American Title will do this.

3. You need to have valid insurance on the bike. You can insure it on the chassis number.

4. Send all this paper work to the DVLA. who will charge you £55 for the 1st registration & the current fee for the road tax.

5. The DVLA will send you a tax disc with your age related registration number.

IF YOU WANT US TO REGISTER THE BIKE FOR YOU WE DO OFFER THIS SERVICE PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS.

Spares you may need

Our used spares dept may carry items you need for this project. give them a call on 01782 862200. if parts are available they will be happy to list them on EBay so you can purchase.

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