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M385 SSG

1995 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,521 mi
Last recorded22,521 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Diversion31,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 SSG
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 22,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 22,348 miles

centre stand corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2017 22,263 miles

slight cracking rear tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,933 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 21,854 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,697 miles

NO SPEEDOMETER CABLE FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 31 Jul 2014 23,698 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 21,698 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 21,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,698 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,698 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,698 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,175 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 21,167 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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M385 SSG is a 1995 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 31,399 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 M385 SSG, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M385 SSG registered?

M385 SSG is a 1995 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is M385 SSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M385 SSG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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