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P993 HBG

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,295 mi
Last recorded63,295 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 HBG
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 63,295 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear indicator lense repair

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

slight exhaust repair

Fail 23 Jun 2025 63,295 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear indicator lense repair

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

slight exhaust repair

Pass 20 Mar 2024 59,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 59,381 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 56,370 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 56,370 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,693 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 51,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 51,174 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 51,171 miles

Offside Front Brake rod insecure caliper slider pin (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,149 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,696 miles

oil cooler leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,996 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 38,996 miles

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,432 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 31,029 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,029 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2007 26,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,147 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,814 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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P993 HBG is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 P993 HBG, 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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P993 HBG is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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