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D898 DWP

1989 Yamaha Radian

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

19,701 mi
Last recorded19,701 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Radian24,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD898 DWP
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 19,701 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 19,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 19,517 miles

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

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

front brake lever welded

Fail 27 Dec 2019 19,503 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

front brake lever welded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 19,494 miles

Central Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play knotchy when wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower exhaust system slightly corroded

Front riders seat damaged

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear tyre starting to perish on nearside side wall

Pass 22 May 2017 19,236 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear rear number plate light not working

Nearside Rear rear tyre starting to perish on near side wall

Fail 22 May 2017 19,236 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear rear number plate light not working

Nearside Rear rear tyre starting to perish on near side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,132 miles

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

Rear rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,100 miles

rear number plate light not working

rear tyre starting to perish on nearside

Fail 29 Apr 2015 19,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear number plate light not working

rear tyre starting to perish on nearside

Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,601 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Oct 2006 17,657 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2005 12,301 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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D898 DWP is a 1989 Yamaha Radian in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Radian models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 24,630 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 D898 DWP, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha Radian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D898 DWP is a 1989 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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