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N793 WFJ

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,958 mi
Last recorded22,958 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN793 WFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 22,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 22,958 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 21,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 21,917 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 20,554 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 20,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Metal Protrusion N/S Centre Stand

Pass 4 Feb 2022 19,603 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 19,603 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 16,832 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 16,832 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) split pin (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 15,639 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 15,639 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 15,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2015 15,587 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,460 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,384 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 May 2012 15,384 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,562 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 14,562 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,495 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,337 miles

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

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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N793 WFJ is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N793 WFJ, 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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N793 WFJ is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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