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G8 BVA

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,836 mi
Last recorded19,836 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 BVA
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 19,836 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 May 2025 19,759 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 19,759 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 19,545 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 18,942 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 17,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 16,149 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 14,751 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,709 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 14,709 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,696 miles

rear tyre has puncture

Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,586 miles

front tyre needing changed very soon

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,582 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 14,582 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Diversion?

Based on 6,375 MOT tests across 603 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
826
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
603
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 114
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
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G8 BVA is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 29,318 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 Diversion fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 BVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Diversion typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G8 BVA registered?

G8 BVA is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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