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D242 OUA

1987 Yamaha Radian

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,795 mi
Last recorded27,795 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Radian22,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD242 OUA
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 27,795 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 27,064 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 26,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 25,830 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 24,434 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 24,424 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible also flickering (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 23,364 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 23,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 22,967 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 22,967 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,671 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,440 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 22,208 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,208 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 27,391 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 25,647 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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D242 OUA is a 1987 Yamaha Radian in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha Radian models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 22,967 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 D242 OUA, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha Radian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D242 OUA registered?

D242 OUA is a 1987 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D242 OUA safe to buy?

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