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C953 LTA

1986 Yamaha Radian

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,658 mi
Last recorded16,658 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Radian23,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC953 LTA
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 16,658 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 16,579 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 15,646 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

One of two registration lamps not working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 15,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 14,586 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 14,258 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 13,623 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,368 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 11,134 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 10,259 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 10,259 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 9,488 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,450 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 9,415 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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C953 LTA is a 1986 Yamaha Radian in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C953 LTA, 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 C953 LTA registered?

C953 LTA is a 1986 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C953 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C953 LTA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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