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P955 WTC

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,252 mi
Last recorded14,252 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 WTC
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 14,252 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 14,246 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 14,113 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,906 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 13,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,943 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,381 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine oil low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,576 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,279 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,916 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,761 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 8,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 8,468 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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P955 WTC is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P955 WTC, 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 P955 WTC registered?

P955 WTC is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P955 WTC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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