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P860 DGM

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,437 mi
Last recorded27,437 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 DGM
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 27,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 26,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight weep exhaust to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 25,733 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 25,733 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 25,316 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,896 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 24,869 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2020 24,245 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 24,245 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 24,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases collectors (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,857 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,040 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 22,656 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,073 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 21,817 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 20,933 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,760 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,999 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,917 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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P860 DGM is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P860 DGM, 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 P860 DGM registered?

P860 DGM is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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