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P973 DFL

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,968 mi
Last recorded47,968 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 DFL
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,968 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,965 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 47,965 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,511 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 47,511 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,842 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,944 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,657 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,388 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,473 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,776 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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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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What year was P973 DFL registered?

P973 DFL is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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