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N165 VPM

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,618 mi
Last recorded43,618 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 VPM
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 43,618 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 43,609 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 43,519 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 43,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,357 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,175 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,966 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 42,966 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,447 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 42,447 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 32,991 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake lever end part missing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 117,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 5,860 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,947 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 93,947 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,802 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,543 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 70,543 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,972 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,972 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,946 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,820 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,702 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 32,702 miles

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

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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N165 VPM is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 29,717 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 N165 VPM, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N165 VPM is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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