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D689 GEN

1987 Yamaha Radian

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,185 mi
Last recorded19,185 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Radian22,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD689 GEN
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 19,185 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 19,171 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 19,135 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,113 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 19,108 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,103 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,810 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 18,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 18,286 miles
Pass 16 May 2009
Pass 26 Apr 2008 17,750 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 16,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 16,063 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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D689 GEN is a 1987 Yamaha Radian in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 D689 GEN, 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 D689 GEN registered?

D689 GEN is a 1987 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D689 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D689 GEN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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