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E494 WCL

1988 Yamaha Radian

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,782 mi
Last recorded17,782 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 WCL
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 17,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 16,210 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 16,195 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 15,062 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 15,062 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,035 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 15,023 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,843 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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E494 WCL is a 1988 Yamaha Radian in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E494 WCL, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha Radian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E494 WCL registered?

E494 WCL is a 1988 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E494 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E494 WCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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