4th Sep, 2025 10:00

September Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 522
 

522

1974 KAWASAKI

Sold for £6,200
Estimated at £4,500 - £5,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: KAWASAKI
Registration: FWW 347M
Engine Size (cc): 500
Current Speedometer Reading: 32,621 KM
Year of Manufacture: 1974
Date First Registered: 06/07/2023
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 27 August 2025 - Tuesday 2 September 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes an Application to register a vehicle showing VIN number, a Dating Certificate from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club, a South African Motor Vehicle Clearance certificate, a Republic of South Africa Certificate of Registration, various printed diagrams, a printed parts catalogue, and some invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • 1974 KAWASAKI H1F 500cc
  • One of three bikes from my Kawasaki Triples Collection
  • This was the first bike I bought in 2012 to start off my collection of restoration projects
  • It was imported into the UK in several boxes from South Africa by Motorcycles Unlimited London, much to the dismay of my wife
  • It is a HIF Frame
  • Has a KH500 Engine
  • UK registered and currently Sorn
  • Historic motorcycle, so MOT and Road Tax exempt
  • Built from the ground up, the bike is now running with an electronic ignition, and the following has been sourced and fitted by me
  • Many NOS parts
  • New Higgspeed expansion boxes
  • New chain
  • New Motobatt AGM battery
  • The Paintwork is Candy Green, and it has new stainless steel spokes, both completed by Kawasaki Triples Workshop in Wakefield
  • Powder-coated frame
  • Included with the bike
  • Toolkit, Owner's manual (under seat)
  • Parts Manual
  • Workshop Manual

 

Make: KAWASAKI
Registration: FWW 347M
Engine Size (cc): 500
Current Speedometer Reading: 32,621 KM
Year of Manufacture: 1974
Date First Registered: 06/07/2023
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 27 August 2025 - Tuesday 2 September 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes an Application to register a vehicle showing VIN number, a Dating Certificate from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club, a South African Motor Vehicle Clearance certificate, a Republic of South Africa Certificate of Registration, various printed diagrams, a printed parts catalogue, and some invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • 1974 KAWASAKI H1F 500cc
  • One of three bikes from my Kawasaki Triples Collection
  • This was the first bike I bought in 2012 to start off my collection of restoration projects
  • It was imported into the UK in several boxes from South Africa by Motorcycles Unlimited London, much to the dismay of my wife
  • It is a HIF Frame
  • Has a KH500 Engine
  • UK registered and currently Sorn
  • Historic motorcycle, so MOT and Road Tax exempt
  • Built from the ground up, the bike is now running with an electronic ignition, and the following has been sourced and fitted by me
  • Many NOS parts
  • New Higgspeed expansion boxes
  • New chain
  • New Motobatt AGM battery
  • The Paintwork is Candy Green, and it has new stainless steel spokes, both completed by Kawasaki Triples Workshop in Wakefield
  • Powder-coated frame
  • Included with the bike
  • Toolkit, Owner's manual (under seat)
  • Parts Manual
  • Workshop Manual

Auction: September Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 4th Sep, 2025

Welcome to our September Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 27 August 2025 - Tuesday 2 September 2025. 

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.

 

 

Viewing

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 27 August 2025 - Tuesday 2 September 2025. 

Mon: 9:15am - 5pm

Tuesday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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