Yamaha MR50 (354) 1975 Model Off-Road Moped - Partial Restoration, Engine Turns Over

This is a 1975 Yamaha MR50 (engine type 354), a small off-road moped from the Showa era. The seller purchased it at a dealer auction as a non-running, incomplete vehicle and partially restored it, sourcing missing parts and reupholstering the seat with new aftermarket vinyl. Odometer reads 4,534 km, and tire wear suggests this is genuine mileage. The frame and engine numbers match, so this is not a mismatched or swapped engine. After a fresh carburetor overhaul and points adjustment, the engine now fires but will not fully start; the seller suspects a worn crank bearing oil seal causing low compression. The fuel tank has been cleaned once but has some recurring rust; front fork inner tubes show rust on both sides. Side covers have paint peeling from a past fuel leak. Battery is dead and needs replacement; most electrical components are untested aside from a working neutral light previously observed. A copy key is included. Sold as-is, restoration incomplete, no warranty offered.

Seller notes general wear consistent with a 50-year-old vehicle: rusty fork tubes, tank rust, faded/peeling paint, and a corroded/leaking fuel side cover; engine fires but does not fully start and likely needs an oil seal replacement. Battery is dead and most electrical systems are untested.

Shipping: This motorcycle cannot be shipped via standard courier, parcel, or mail services; the buyer must arrange pickup at the shop or hire a vehicle transport company (the seller mentions Red Line or I-Line as options). The dealer does not arrange direct delivery and shipping cost is not included or quoted by the seller.