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P266 ERC

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,476 mi
Last recorded53,476 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 ERC
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 53,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f forkseal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 52,086 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded surface rust (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

slight bind to front brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,794 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,009 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,852 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 45,850 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,350 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 45,349 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,337 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 44,336 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 43,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 43,184 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 43,180 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,190 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 40,188 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,163 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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P266 ERC is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P266 ERC, 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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P266 ERC is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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