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F280 AEL

1989 Yamaha Radian

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,470 mi
Last recorded57,470 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Radian24,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 AEL
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 57,470 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 56,776 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 55,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 55,079 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 54,251 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 53,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,283 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 51,283 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,775 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 48,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,474 miles

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

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

registration plate lamp not working.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,788 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,216 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 46,216 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,633 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 45,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,195 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,354 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,339 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 42,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,003 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,856 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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F280 AEL is a 1989 Yamaha Radian in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 F280 AEL, 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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What year was F280 AEL registered?

F280 AEL is a 1989 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F280 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F280 AEL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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