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P160 BLJ

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,355 mi
Last recorded26,355 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 BLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 26,355 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,570 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 24,385 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 23,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 23,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,652 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 19,823 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 19,755 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 19,755 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,063 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,796 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 May 2006 17,567 miles

Advise clutch cable begining to fray.

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

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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P160 BLJ is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 29,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P160 BLJ, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P160 BLJ registered?

P160 BLJ is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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