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N408 MTC

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,454 mi
Last recorded37,454 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 MTC
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,454 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 37,454 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,845 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 35,835 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,138 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,884 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Swing arm sligtly corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,209 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 29 May 2009 32,203 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 29,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 29,638 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 29,148 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front wheel valve is car type

mirrors hit fairing at full lock

Pass 9 Jun 2007 21,663 miles

Nearside rear view mirror lens cracked (by mot tester during test)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,728 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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N408 MTC is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N408 MTC, 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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N408 MTC is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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