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P971 YTA

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,914 mi
Last recorded4,914 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 YTA
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2024 4,914 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 4,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 4,624 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 4,605 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 4,458 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm/1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2015 4,296 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2014 4,283 miles

tyres are a little perrished with age but lots of tread.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 4,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 4,209 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 3,932 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 3,892 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 3,606 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 3,243 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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P971 YTA is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P971 YTA, 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 P971 YTA registered?

P971 YTA is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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