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N579 BAL

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,222 mi
Last recorded30,222 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 BAL
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,222 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,676 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,305 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 17,301 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 12,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,328 miles

front tyre has some side wall slight cosmetic cracks

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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N579 BAL is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N579 BAL, 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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N579 BAL is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 3 July 1996.

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