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H86 EAE

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,557 mi
Last recorded41,557 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH86 EAE
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 41,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 41,557 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 41,310 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 41,282 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,376 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 40,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 38,447 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 38,443 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 37,516 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,068 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 37,068 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,255 miles

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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H86 EAE is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H86 EAE, 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 H86 EAE registered?

H86 EAE is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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