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R49 TCH

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,640 mi
Last recorded36,640 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 TCH
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,640 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 36,640 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies foot brake, rear. (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,524 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 33,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,554 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,631 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,082 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,036 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 23,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,427 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,713 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R49 TCH is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R49 TCH, 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 R49 TCH registered?

R49 TCH is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 14 September 1997.

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