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P542 AJR

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,527 mi
Last recorded37,527 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 AJR
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 37,527 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 37,094 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 36,844 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 36,667 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 36,568 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 36,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 35,995 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,798 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,609 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,549 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,020 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 35,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 34,259 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 30,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 23,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 19,274 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,658 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,709 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 12,092 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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P542 AJR is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 P542 AJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P542 AJR registered?

P542 AJR is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P542 AJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 AJR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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