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M796 OJW

1995 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,169 mi
Last recorded68,169 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Diversion31,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 OJW
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,169 miles

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 68,169 miles

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear 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 15 Jan 2024 67,983 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,020 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 67,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Oct 2021 4,354 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 4,354 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 4,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to maniefold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 1,625 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 3,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,251 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 62,808 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 62,806 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,778 miles

Cut to rear tyre

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' front wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering (2.5.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 48,778 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Cut to rear tyre

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' front wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering (2.5.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 31,622 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 31,622 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 30,645 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 30,645 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,567 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,563 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 24,502 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,354 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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M796 OJW is a 1995 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 M796 OJW, 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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M796 OJW is a 1995 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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