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P331 WAX

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,295 mi
Last recorded32,295 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 WAX
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,295 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,254 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 30,254 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,135 miles

underside of fuel tank, corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,075 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 26,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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P331 WAX is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 29,318 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 P331 WAX, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P331 WAX registered?

P331 WAX is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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