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N887 BMU

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,420 mi
Last recorded16,420 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 BMU
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,420 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 16,420 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 16,195 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 16,104 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,885 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 15,689 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 15,469 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 14,963 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 14,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 May 2007 14,948 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 14,875 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 May 2006 14,875 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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N887 BMU is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N887 BMU, 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 N887 BMU registered?

N887 BMU is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N887 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N887 BMU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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