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P63 UBM

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,385 mi
Last recorded34,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 UBM
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 34,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 34,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 34,378 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear swing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 33,500 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 May 2022 33,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low headlight not fitted correctly in housing (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,358 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 33,358 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split to carcase (4.1.2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 31,888 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,552 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 27,449 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,897 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,410 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 10,580 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 6,526 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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P63 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P63 UBM, 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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P63 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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