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P968 STU

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,525 mi
Last recorded16,525 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 STU
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2005 16,525 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 16,515 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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P968 STU is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P968 STU, 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 P968 STU registered?

P968 STU is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 25 May 1997.

Is P968 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P968 STU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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