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C181 VNP

1986 Yamaha Radian

Grey Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,223 mi
Last recorded1,223 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Radian23,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 VNP
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 1,223 miles

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 135 miles

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 46,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2024 46,276 miles

Registration plate incorrect To small. (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,264 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 46,254 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,993 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,777 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Radian?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
337
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Direction indicator not working 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 5
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C181 VNP is a 1986 Yamaha Radian in Grey with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha Radian models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 23,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Radian fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C181 VNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Radian typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha Radian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C181 VNP registered?

C181 VNP is a 1986 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C181 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C181 VNP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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