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R64 PDC

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,150 mi
Last recorded42,150 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 PDC
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 42,150 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 41,758 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 41,279 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,482 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 39,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 39,562 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,676 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,486 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,723 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,364 miles

front tyre under inflated.correct preasuers put in before leaving test center.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,150 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 30,150 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,440 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,229 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 27,229 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,495 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,828 miles

slight interacction with other light but only when engine is not running

Pass 21 Sep 2005 16,407 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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R64 PDC is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 R64 PDC, 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 R64 PDC registered?

R64 PDC is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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