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N499 LMW

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,524 mi
Last recorded21,524 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 LMW
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,524 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 17,944 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 17,399 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion r/h (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,558 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 10,760 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 10,336 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 10,336 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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N499 LMW is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N499 LMW, 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 N499 LMW registered?

N499 LMW is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N499 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 LMW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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