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J806 FVF

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,724 mi
Last recorded37,724 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ806 FVF
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,724 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,738 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,974 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 31,974 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,197 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 29,191 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,770 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 25,770 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,800 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

No plate has slight damage

Fail 6 Jun 2013 23,800 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

No plate has slight damage

Pass 17 May 2012 19,617 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 18,735 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front and rear brake disc are slighty corroded and pitted

front brake lever has ball missing from end but can easily be operated

Fail 17 May 2010 18,735 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front and rear brake disc are slighty corroded and pitted

front brake lever has ball missing from end but can easily be operated

Pass 28 May 2009 18,386 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 16,958 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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J806 FVF is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J806 FVF, 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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J806 FVF is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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