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C638 EHU

1986 Yamaha Radian

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,645 mi
Last recorded18,645 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Radian23,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC638 EHU
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 18,645 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 18,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 18,194 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Sprocket carrier bearing has slight freeplay (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 17,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 17,806 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 17,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 17,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 17,412 miles

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

REAR Sprocket carrier bearing has slight free play!! Recommend replacement !

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 17,383 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,233 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 17,082 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 17,067 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,757 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,171 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 14,047 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,858 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,705 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 13,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,579 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 13,488 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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C638 EHU is a 1986 Yamaha Radian in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C638 EHU, 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.

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What year was C638 EHU registered?

C638 EHU is a 1986 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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