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P741 NLB

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,747 mi
Last recorded49,747 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 NLB
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 49,747 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,067 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 28,610 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Fail 9 May 2011 28,610 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Pass 6 May 2010 23,513 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 23,513 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 20,682 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 20,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,146 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 11,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 11,761 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 11,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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P741 NLB is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P741 NLB, 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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What year was P741 NLB registered?

P741 NLB is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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