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P181 UAP

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 UAP
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,022 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,799 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 78,799 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 77,265 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 77,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 46,143 miles

front tyre feathering

rear tyre feathering

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,090 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,448 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 38,448 miles

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,816 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,682 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,884 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 29,884 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,838 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,641 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 26,619 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 26,593 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 May 2007 25,873 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 23,305 miles

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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P181 UAP is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P181 UAP, 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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P181 UAP is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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