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M875 YJO

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

30,559 mi
Last recorded30,559 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM875 YJO
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 30,559 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jun 2025 30,545 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 30,545 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 29,276 miles

Nearside Front fork seal slightly leaking

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 29,276 miles

Nearside Front fork seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 27,818 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively due to new pads fitted. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 27,818 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively due to new pads fitted. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre replaced. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 27,786 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 27,786 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 26,792 miles

chain needs lubricant

Pass 30 Jun 2018 53,962 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering bearings slightly notchy

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 42,132 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,565 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

fork dust cover seals worn

Pass 22 Dec 2012 39,167 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,408 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 38,408 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear brake pads seperating from backplate

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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M875 YJO is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 29,318 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 M875 YJO, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M875 YJO registered?

M875 YJO is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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