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P640 OUY

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,551 mi
Last recorded43,551 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 OUY
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 43,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 41,487 miles

Bike presented for test with R & L headlight glasses temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,020 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 40,020 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,868 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 37,868 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,072 miles

Bike presented for test with headlamp glasses temporarily masked to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 32,072 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Bike presented for test with headlamp glasses temporarily masked to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 31,912 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,912 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,907 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 30,905 miles

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

throttle not returning when bar on full left lock

Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,549 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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P640 OUY is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P640 OUY, 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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P640 OUY is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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