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P803 KSG

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,690 mi
Last recorded26,690 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 KSG
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 26,690 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 26,592 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 26,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 26,073 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 26,073 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 25,765 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,427 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 25,402 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 25,230 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 25,209 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 22 May 2008 25,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 24,036 miles

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

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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P803 KSG is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P803 KSG, 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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What year was P803 KSG registered?

P803 KSG is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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