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P288 MLR

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,759 mi
Last recorded5,759 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 MLR
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2015 5,759 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 2,021 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 98,989 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,736 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 95,555 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 93,536 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 90,645 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,682 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 78,854 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,052 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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P288 MLR is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P288 MLR, 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 P288 MLR registered?

P288 MLR is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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