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P434 KBU

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,954 mi
Last recorded16,954 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 KBU
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 16,954 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,364 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 16,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,674 miles

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 9,627 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 7,331 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 7,323 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 7,323 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 7,302 miles

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

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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P434 KBU is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P434 KBU, 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 P434 KBU registered?

P434 KBU is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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