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K657 MFM

1993 Yamaha Diversion

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,771 mi
Last recorded46,771 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Diversion30,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK657 MFM
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 46,771 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 46,760 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 41,839 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 41,816 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 37,787 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 37,787 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 31,718 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 26,705 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 26,705 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 21,634 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 21,380 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit near limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear brake fluid looks dark/dirty

rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 12 May 2015 20,471 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,277 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,703 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,262 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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K657 MFM is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K657 MFM, 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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K657 MFM is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 4 March 1993.

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