---
title: "1981 Yamaha YSR50 - Auction Values"
description: "The 1981 Yamaha YSR50 typically sells for $1,700 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/yamaha/ysr50/1981"
dateModified: "2026-06-15T03:40:04.731Z"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Yamaha", "YSR50", "1981", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1981 Yamaha YSR50

## Direct Answer

A 1981 Yamaha YSR50 typically sells for about $1,700 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $1,700 to $1,700 based on 1 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.

## Summary

The 1981 Yamaha YSR50 typically sells around **$1,700** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1981 Yamaha YSR50 represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year typically sells at 59% below the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $1,700 places it below the broader Yamaha YSR50 market average of $4,128. Values for this year range from $1,700 to $1,700, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

## Data Limitations

Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, taxes, fees, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.

## 1981 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $1,700
- **Price Range**: $1,700 - $1,700
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $4,128
- **25th Percentile**: $4,128
- **75th Percentile**: $5,900
- **Total Auctions**: 5

## Recent 1981 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-05-15 | $1,700 | 1,700 | Livonia, MI | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Yamaha YSR50 Years](/yamaha/ysr50)
- [Price History](/yamaha/ysr50/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/yamaha/ysr50/value-estimator)

## Data Sources

Data aggregated from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, and RM Sotheby's. Updated daily.