---
title: "1989 Yamaha YZF-R1 - Auction Values"
description: "The 1989 Yamaha YZF-R1 typically sells for $10,500 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/yamaha/yzf-r1/1989"
dateModified: "2026-06-15T00:00:00.000Z"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Yamaha", "YZF-R1", "1989", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1989 Yamaha YZF-R1

## Direct Answer

A 1989 Yamaha YZF-R1 typically sells for about $10,500 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $10,500 to $10,500 based on 1 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.

## Summary

The 1989 Yamaha YZF-R1 typically sells around **$10,500** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1989 Yamaha YZF-R1 represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year typically sells at 18% below the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $10,500 places it below the broader Yamaha YZF-R1 market average of $12,750. Values for this year range from $10,500 to $10,500, 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.

## 1989 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $10,500
- **Price Range**: $10,500 - $10,500
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $12,750
- **25th Percentile**: $11,625
- **75th Percentile**: $13,875
- **Total Auctions**: 2

## Recent 1989 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-06-07 | $10,500 | 9,000 | Coopersburg, PA | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Yamaha YZF-R1 Years](/yamaha/yzf-r1)
- [Price History](/yamaha/yzf-r1/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/yamaha/yzf-r1/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.