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R39 WSW

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,795 mi
Last recorded22,795 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 WSW
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 22,795 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 21,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 20,097 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 20,097 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 18,822 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 18,822 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 17,851 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 15,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 14,542 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear tyre has age related cracks on sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,498 miles

Rear slight cracks on rear tyre

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Feb 2016 12,697 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 12,697 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 12,026 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 11,606 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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R39 WSW is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R39 WSW, 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 R39 WSW registered?

R39 WSW is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R39 WSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 WSW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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