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R797 UCC

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,127 mi
Last recorded48,127 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 UCC
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,127 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 41,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,862 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 14,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,934 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 13,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 13,194 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,543 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,211 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,309 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 10,489 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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R797 UCC is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R797 UCC, 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 R797 UCC registered?

R797 UCC is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R797 UCC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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