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P595 MLW

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,015 mi
Last recorded70,015 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 MLW
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2017 70,015 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 68,899 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 65,575 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 May 2015 65,403 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2014 59,857 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 59,831 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2013 54,289 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 54,258 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 48,873 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 48,761 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2011 42,689 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,017 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 39,855 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,855 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 36,854 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 36,884 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,584 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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P595 MLW is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P595 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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P595 MLW is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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