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R501 YRV

1998 Yamaha Diversion

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,167 mi
Last recorded39,167 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Diversion31,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 YRV
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 39,167 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 39,163 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2020 37,858 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 37,858 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

split pin missing from rear brake

Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,244 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 24,010 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 May 2014 19,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 7 May 2014 19,898 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

rear brake travel

Pass 20 May 2013 15,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,271 miles

Front Tyre showing sign's of perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,127 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,921 miles

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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R501 YRV is a 1998 Yamaha Diversion in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R501 YRV, 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 R501 YRV registered?

R501 YRV is a 1998 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R501 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 YRV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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