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L297 WOR

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,527 mi
Last recorded38,527 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 WOR
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,527 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 38,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,935 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 35,822 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 35,810 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,869 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 31,869 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,594 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,285 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 30,285 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

chain and sprocket poor condition

Pass 16 May 2006 27,293 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 27,293 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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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L297 WOR is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L297 WOR, 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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L297 WOR is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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