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N871 TNL

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,197 mi
Last recorded31,197 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 TNL
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 31,197 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 31,188 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess tight links (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,024 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,039 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 29,021 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Lower Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 25,908 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,044 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 20,044 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,229 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,266 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 TNL is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL registered?

N871 TNL is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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