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Damn....that's almost enough reason to look for a RD350/400 project 

Dry clutch addict for years...
Does he have a web site, or some kind of link?
Very interested in one for my RZ
I'm not a Facebook person...

Non original paint... the one that sold last week for $10,000 was definitely a better deal from what little I can see.

I put a Zeel on my RZ and got the PV points set. Bike fires right up and runs good on some advanced timing that is pre programmed, as well as powervalves opening at a slightly different point. Bike feels great, but no idea if it really makes more power now than it did.
Swapped in the Zeel because originally ignition gave out.
Sadly I have maybe only put about 15 miles on it since the ignition change and addition of the quick shifter

The SP has an upward march in prices, and I see no end. Something like this - only 1.6 Million Yen ($11K usd):
TZR250SP Japan Yahoo Auctions

I did a lot of research before buying the SP I have. The 93-94 RS uses the SP swing arm and suspension, the dry clutch, but the trans has the standard TZR ratios. Motor is otherwise identical to the standard TZR.
The small bonus with a SP is the crank is near identical to the 3YL-4DP TZ crank, so bearings, seals as well as most gaskets are same.
The 93-94 SP is even closer to a TZ with blade powervalves, but smaller 32mm powerjet carbs..(91-92 SP have 36mm powerjet carbs)
4DP cylinders can be put on an SP along with pipes and carbs, and you have street legal TZ that can put out 80 plus HP at the tire.
Wider TZ wheels are a near direct swap as well.

Also, the yen is down quite a bit compared to the dollar right now, so bikes are at a discount so to speak at the moment

That is where it is important to understand the differences in the various TZR's built when buying. Condition is one thing, but knowing what is correct for each year and version within each year will change true value as well.
The TZR that you show on the list that is an SP has several reasons for its high price. Mileage is one, but it is an SP also. The 3XV SP's may look near identical to a non SP, but were truly very different. More like a genuine TZ in reality.
Different frame, different swingarm, slightly different bodywork, seat cowl,... carbs, intakes, reed valves, ignition, crank, triple clamps, gauges, crankcases, cylinders, heads, exhaust, clutch, radiator, oil pump, rear shock, trans, forks, front axle.... With only 500 built each year.

This bike definitely has a generous coating of lipstick, but probably actual miles; are those the original tires? . Nearest recent sale I could find was a 1994 Yamaha TZR250SPR that sold for $17K.

Warren

The SPR was introduced in 95 and was light years ahead of the reverse cylinder 3MA in almost every way. They are considered the TZR to have, as they were the very last of the Yamaha two strokes. Very similar to the 3XV SP versions from 91-94, except it did not have the close ratio trans. Definitely worth more than a standard 3MA.

Might be almost worth it for a 2XT, but no way for a plain ol' 1KT/2MA

It is a reverse cylinder 3MA...
But still way too much when looking beyond the new paint.

I do not have a RD to measure, but this looks like it could work..?
Genuine Yamaha aluminum swingarm made for dual shocks. A rear wheel/brake set up from a YZF600 thundercat fits right in. The other arm is from a Yamaha TRX850 the wheel is in....too wide at pivot for RD stuff.

XJR400...

I wish mine was the blue version instead of the pink/purple.

What's the reason for letting it go?
Unavailability of parts, no time to ride...?

I believe the early side exit exhaust TS crank is like the TM400. The center exhaust TS has the full circle cranks.
I checked with bill Bune in Minnesota, and they do not do balancing 

Dunlop alpha 13's were the way to go a few years ago, but impossible to get here in the states.
I have Avon am22 and am23's on my RZ... but they are pretty old, and seem to be no longer available.
I have been looking as well with little luck.

Was looking this AM for some parts for my bikes on yahoo ( I look for parts almost every day actually)
Here's a link for your bike
https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/search/search?p=mc11&va=mc11&is_postage_mode=1&dest_pref_code=13&exflg=1&b=1&n=60&brand_id=103909&isdr=0

Look for a set of magnesium wheels if you want a period correct look.
I have some Dymags off an old race bike on mine.

I will be getting my TS/TM balanced when I send my parts out, as I have the same piston.
I built an over bore RGV250 into a 300 with a brand new NOS crank, without balancing for the pistons. And it definitely has more vibes than my standard bore RGV's.

Auctions Yahoo would be the place to look for MC11 parts.
Pretty sure most parts are NLA from Honda, I know they are for NSR250's
Pretty sure the frame on the NS250R is the same basic frame/bodywork as the NS400R