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P316 MKH

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 MKH
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026

fork seals weaping

Pass 24 Mar 2025 5,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 4,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2023 4,976 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 3,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 2,246 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 2,032 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 1,881 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 1,657 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 1,417 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 1,341 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 1,324 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 1,217 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 1,201 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 1,192 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 1,017 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 1 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,123 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 36,123 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,962 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 26,962 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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P316 MKH is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P316 MKH, 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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P316 MKH is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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