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M509 LKV

1995 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,885 mi
Last recorded24,885 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Diversion31,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM509 LKV
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 24,885 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 24,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad score in centre of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 24,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play in rear linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 24,019 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 23,956 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 23,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer joints(o/s and n/s)

slight play in rear mono shock pivot, efficient at time of test.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 23,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 23,523 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 23,523 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,416 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,651 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

n/s centre exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust still secure.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 21,386 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,440 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,776 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,311 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear outer disc pad ferodo is very slightly departing from steel back plate.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 16,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 16,179 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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M509 LKV is a 1995 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M509 LKV, 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 M509 LKV registered?

M509 LKV is a 1995 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M509 LKV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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