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L790 PHE

1994 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,851 mi
Last recorded38,851 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Diversion29,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 PHE
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 38,851 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected brake not for the caliper so not working correctly within the piston range (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected s/pin missing (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear stiff movement of shock

Fail 15 Mar 2019 38,736 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 27,462 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2013 26,388 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,620 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,021 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 25,016 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,244 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 20,235 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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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L790 PHE is a 1994 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,688 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 L790 PHE, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L790 PHE registered?

L790 PHE is a 1994 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L790 PHE safe to buy?

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