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R705 YHL

1998 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,403 mi
Last recorded25,403 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Diversion31,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 YHL
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,403 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 25,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,987 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,724 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,659 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,452 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 52,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

sidewalls on rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,691 miles

sidewalls on rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,602 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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R705 YHL is a 1998 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R705 YHL, 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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R705 YHL is a 1998 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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