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R773 BOT

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,549 mi
Last recorded39,549 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 BOT
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 39,549 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 39,532 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,611 miles

Front both shocks weak

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing chrome pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,093 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Forks soft and have little dampening effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear spindle locking device missing, fitted new split pin.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 38,093 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Forks soft and have little dampening effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right Kick off the wrong way, carried out temporary repair by fitting headlamp deflector (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear spindle locking device missing, fitted new split pin.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,393 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 36,393 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,848 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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R773 BOT is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R773 BOT, 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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R773 BOT is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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