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N966 YMS

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,665 mi
Last recorded22,665 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 YMS
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,665 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 19,946 miles

Front Upper fork legs pitted

Fail 9 May 2018 19,946 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper fork legs pitted

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,946 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 19,946 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 19,946 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,943 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear 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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N966 YMS is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N966 YMS, 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 N966 YMS registered?

N966 YMS is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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