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C997 KWL

1986 Yamaha Radian

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

32,365 mi
Last recorded32,365 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Radian23,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC997 KWL
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 32,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 32,365 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,365 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Slight bind to front brake. (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre wearing.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly stiff. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre very near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 32,365 miles

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

Rear tyre getting low.

Pass 30 Apr 2021 32,363 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 32,363 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,365 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 32,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 35,013 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2016 33,366 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey temporary repair evident (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 33,356 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 29,911 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 29,904 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

reg plate light missing

Pass 13 Nov 2010 28,755 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 27,703 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 21 Nov 2009 27,703 miles

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,663 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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C997 KWL is a 1986 Yamaha Radian in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C997 KWL, 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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C997 KWL is a 1986 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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