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N871 DWF

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,623 mi
Last recorded39,623 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 DWF
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,623 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,433 miles

drive chain quite corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2011 35,302 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,775 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,476 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,429 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 32,376 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Sep 2007 32,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,441 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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N871 DWF is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N871 DWF, 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 N871 DWF registered?

N871 DWF is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N871 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N871 DWF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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