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P381 SYG

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,125 mi
Last recorded6,125 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 SYG
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2024 6,125 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

play in sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2023 12 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 33,383 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 32,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 32,761 miles

Front Position lamp not working front sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,928 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,240 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,319 miles

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

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

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

clutch cable slighly freid

Fail 2 Jul 2015 28,319 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

clutch cable slighly freid

Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 25,755 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,282 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,398 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,390 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,846 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 14,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 14,841 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,781 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,717 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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P381 SYG is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 598cc 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 P381 SYG, 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 P381 SYG registered?

P381 SYG is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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