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P641 PFL

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,091 mi
Last recorded64,091 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 PFL
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,091 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,790 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,905 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 62,905 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front (1.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 62,463 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,463 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 61,693 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,693 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,221 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,292 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 31,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,840 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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P641 PFL is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P641 PFL, 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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P641 PFL is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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