CarVerify

Free Car Check

C345 CRU

1986 Yamaha Radian

Blue Petrol 600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,397 mi
Last recorded17,397 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Radian23,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC345 CRU
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
View full Yamaha Radian reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 17,397 miles

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

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

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

clutch lever is slightly short

Pass 7 Sep 2013 17,368 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,204 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 17,203 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,109 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,082 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 17,082 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,914 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear brake noisey

Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,796 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,655 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
Full Yamaha Radian reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C345 CRU is a 1986 Yamaha Radian in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C345 CRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C345 CRU?

You can check the full history of C345 CRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C345 CRU registered?

C345 CRU is a 1986 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C345 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C345 CRU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C345 CRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C345 CRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.