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K473 RUY

1993 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,137 mi
Last recorded20,137 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Diversion30,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK473 RUY
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 20,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 19,490 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake slightly spongy.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 16,181 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 12,740 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 12,636 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 12,636 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 10,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 10,719 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 9,162 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 8,476 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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K473 RUY is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 30,863 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K473 RUY, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K473 RUY registered?

K473 RUY is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 10 June 1993.

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