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C489 FAH

1986 Yamaha Radian

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,360 mi
Last recorded22,360 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Radian23,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC489 FAH
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 22,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 22,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 22,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 22,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swing arm pivot bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 22,261 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 22,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 21,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 21,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 21,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 21,214 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 20,295 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,490 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 18,563 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 18,268 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,180 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,553 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 16,445 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 16,445 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 15,177 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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C489 FAH is a 1986 Yamaha Radian in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C489 FAH, 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 C489 FAH registered?

C489 FAH is a 1986 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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