---
title: "1985 Yamaha YZ - Auction Values"
description: "The 1985 Yamaha YZ typically sells for $5,500 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/yamaha/yz/year/1985"
dateModified: "2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Yamaha", "YZ", "1985", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1985 Yamaha YZ

## Direct Answer

A 1985 Yamaha YZ typically sells for about $5,500 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $5,500 to $5,500 based on 1 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.

## Summary

The 1985 Yamaha YZ typically sells around **$5,500** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1985 Yamaha YZ represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year commands a premium of 61% above the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $5,500 places it above the broader Yamaha YZ market average of $3,425. Values for this year range from $5,500 to $5,500, 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.

## 1985 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $5,500
- **Price Range**: $5,500 - $5,500
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $3,425
- **25th Percentile**: $2,862
- **75th Percentile**: $5,125
- **Total Auctions**: 16

## Recent 1985 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-06-06 | $5,500 | 0 | Tracy, CA | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Yamaha YZ Years](/yamaha/yz)
- [Price History](/yamaha/yz/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/yamaha/yz/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.