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C316 CRU

1986 Yamaha Fazer

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,386 mi
Last recorded26,386 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Fazer25,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC316 CRU
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 26,386 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 May 2024 26,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 25,803 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 25,803 miles

Stop lamp not working Stop lamp not working when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle opens on right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 25,321 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 25,321 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 25,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 25,139 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 25,139 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 24,678 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,184 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 24,184 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,737 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 23,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,881 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,069 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,754 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 19,754 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre perished and worn

rear mudguard strut weld broken

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,124 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 15,603 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 15,600 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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C316 CRU is a 1986 Yamaha Fazer in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 25,981 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C316 CRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C316 CRU registered?

C316 CRU is a 1986 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C316 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C316 CRU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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