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N936 SBB

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,768 mi
Last recorded43,768 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN936 SBB
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,768 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SWINGARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 42,661 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 42,661 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing Sidecar. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 41,845 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,580 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,262 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (3.2.B3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 39,250 miles

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

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 38,605 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 37,894 miles

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,289 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,923 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 27,923 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,187 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,663 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 26,663 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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N936 SBB is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N936 SBB, 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 N936 SBB registered?

N936 SBB is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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