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D717 LEL

1987 Yamaha Radian

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,680 mi
Last recorded31,680 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Radian22,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD717 LEL
MakeYamaha
ModelRadian
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 31,680 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,678 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,412 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Apr 2013 31,412 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 31,159 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 31,159 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 30,638 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,991 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2005 28,242 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

frame is badly corroded. clutch is dragging,causing vehicle to creep forwards when in gear. front suspention is very soft.

Pass 27 Aug 2005 28,242 miles

frame is badly corroded. clutch is dragging,causing vehicle to creep forwards when in gear. front suspention is very soft.

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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D717 LEL is a 1987 Yamaha Radian in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D717 LEL, 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 D717 LEL registered?

D717 LEL is a 1987 Yamaha Radian, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D717 LEL safe to buy?

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