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F483 JAT

1989 Yamaha Radian

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,577 mi
Last recorded26,577 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Radian24,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF483 JAT
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 26,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 26,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 26,390 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 26,390 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 25,153 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,980 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 24,879 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 24,877 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed pipe splitting (3.2.B3a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 24,792 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some slight corrosion on rear shocks

Fail 31 Jan 2015 24,790 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some slight corrosion on rear shocks

Pass 11 Jan 2014 24,630 miles

exhaust has some corrosion showing

Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,400 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 24,398 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,228 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,659 miles

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

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 21,659 miles

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

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 14,870 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,653 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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F483 JAT is a 1989 Yamaha Radian in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F483 JAT, 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 F483 JAT registered?

F483 JAT is a 1989 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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