MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front tyre starting to perish
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Diversion?
Based on 6,375 MOT tests across 603 vehicles.
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P973 DFL is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 P973 DFL, 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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P973 DFL is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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