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M74 GAM

1995 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,904 mi
Last recorded54,904 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Diversion31,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM74 GAM
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 54,904 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 54,733 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 52,886 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 51,479 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 51,479 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 51,479 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,801 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 48,796 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 45,999 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 43,463 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 39,920 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 35,820 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,088 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,824 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,822 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 27,668 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 27,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,313 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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M74 GAM is a 1995 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M74 GAM, 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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M74 GAM is a 1995 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 4 July 1995.

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