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P588 MLW

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,142 mi
Last recorded77,142 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 MLW
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 76,660 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 76,311 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,035 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,495 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,978 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,755 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

advise condition of centre stand

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,356 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 52,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,622 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,334 miles

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

advise operation of offside front indicator

front suspension forks surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 39,631 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,557 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2008 31,557 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,019 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))

Fail 13 Feb 2007 27,019 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,019 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))

Fail 13 Feb 2007 27,019 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 25,041 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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P588 MLW is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P588 MLW, 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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P588 MLW is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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