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N478 CJK

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,133 mi
Last recorded19,133 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 CJK
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 19,133 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 16,074 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 15,679 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 15,404 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 14,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 13,584 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rear tyre valve starting to perish may need replacing before next mot (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 13,310 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 13,288 miles

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

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,850 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,195 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 11,253 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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N478 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N478 CJK, 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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What year was N478 CJK registered?

N478 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N478 CJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N478 CJK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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