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N471 JLK

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,110 mi
Last recorded33,110 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 JLK
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 33,110 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 30,004 miles

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

Nearside Mirror slightly Loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 24,214 miles

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess Hose from tap to filter perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 24,214 miles

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess Hose from tap to filter perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 19,183 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 13,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 12,782 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 12,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 12,738 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 12,738 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,735 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,735 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,594 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 12,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,384 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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N471 JLK 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N471 JLK, 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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N471 JLK is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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