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N336 LYG

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,327 mi
Last recorded42,327 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN336 LYG
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 42,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

both front fork seals not fully seated

gear lever bent

offside rear chain adjuster loose

throttle sticking slow to return to idle

Fail 15 Oct 2025 42,325 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside fork seal not seated fully

Nearside handle bar grip loose

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

gear lever bent

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2024

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle Sticking & Throttle Housing Loose (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 39,412 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 39,390 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 38,950 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 38,305 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 37,223 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 37,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 36,435 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 36,416 miles

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,400 miles

chain requires tightening

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,004 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,225 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 34,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 33,221 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,431 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 32,109 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,351 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,851 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,552 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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N336 LYG is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N336 LYG, 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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N336 LYG is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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