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P172 APA

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,467 mi
Last recorded28,467 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 APA
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 28,467 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 27,413 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 27,405 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 26,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 26,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 25,302 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 24,435 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 23,912 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,356 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 23,356 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,590 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,355 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,776 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,517 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear tyre has hair line cracks inwalls

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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P172 APA is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P172 APA, 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 P172 APA registered?

P172 APA is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P172 APA safe to buy?

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