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L654 UBR

1998 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,409 mi
Last recorded33,409 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Diversion31,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 UBR
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 33,409 miles

plastic engine covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 32,256 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,420 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 31,332 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 31,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,317 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 31,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,139 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

bolt missing out of front mudgaurd but still secure

front fork (dust covers) perished slightly

Fail 18 Dec 2010 31,114 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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L654 UBR is a 1998 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 31,527 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 L654 UBR, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L654 UBR registered?

L654 UBR is a 1998 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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