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1978 Yamaha TT500E

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Listed byMoto41
Laguna Beach, California 92651Manual
SoldApr 5, 2021
Sold for$10,000

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Summary
This 1978 Yamaha TT500E underwent a comprehensive restoration, including overhauls of its 499cc four-stroke single engine and five-speed transmission. The restoration also featured new plastics, a refinished Competition Yellow fuel tank, rebuilt fork, wheels, and shocks, and replacement of bearings, seals, tires, and the drive chain.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
18 (6%)
9/22/2026
Color
Competition Yellow
9 (3%)
4/15/2026
Transmission
280 (92%)
10/25/2026
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Listing history

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  • 4/5/2021
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold· this listing
    $10k
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#1 of Enduros in 2021
Bottom 20% of all listings in 2021
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Bids
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#1 of Enduros in 2021
Top 20% of all listings in 2021
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#2 of Enduros in 2021
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Top Comments
Joesgarage I contacted seller Moto41 re: engine work on my SR500, found out allot about him, he's a trained mechanic with an ... View more
Moto41 @folmonty thanks so much. Glad you recovered fully and can share your story. The tank is original and we worked really ... View more
folmonty @Moto41 that's one sweet restoration. Gives me the goosies just looking at her. Got bucked off in the desert which ... View more
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