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N250 YTO

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 YTO
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,583 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,672 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted worn rear disc (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. l/hand silencer is loose (7.1.1.c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded all frame has corrosion (6.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is worn on r/hand edge (4.1.3(ii))

front r/hand footrest is none standard

reg plate has a crack in it ,but can still be read

Fail 4 Sep 2015 64,668 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired front position light not working (1.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded center stand is broken and hanging off (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired not working ,and occastionaly flickers (1.1.1b)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake front brakes (3.3.A1a)

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

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted worn rear disc (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. l/hand silencer is loose (7.1.1.c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded all frame has corrosion (6.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is worn on r/hand edge (4.1.3(ii))

front r/hand footrest is none standard

reg plate has a crack in it ,but can still be read

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,320 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,771 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,771 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,735 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,682 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,808 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 53,726 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 49,743 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 49,743 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,027 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,156 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 37,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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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N250 YTO is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N250 YTO, 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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N250 YTO is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 23 March 1996.

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