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C356 XRT

1986 Yamaha Radian

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,257 mi
Last recorded15,257 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Radian23,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC356 XRT
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 15,257 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 15,257 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 13,707 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,613 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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C356 XRT is a 1986 Yamaha Radian in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C356 XRT, 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 C356 XRT registered?

C356 XRT is a 1986 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C356 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C356 XRT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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