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R423 BUJ

1998 Yamaha Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,994 mi
Last recorded34,994 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Diversion31,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 BUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 34,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 33,063 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 32,517 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 32,144 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 31,529 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 31,527 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,602 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 27,269 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 26,418 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,386 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 26,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,950 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 18,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 15,588 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,875 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 11,875 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005

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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R423 BUJ is a 1998 Yamaha Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 31,527 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 R423 BUJ, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R423 BUJ registered?

R423 BUJ is a 1998 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R423 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 BUJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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