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R833 TKW

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,506 mi
Last recorded41,506 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 TKW
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 41,506 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 41,505 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,504 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 41,504 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 41,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,358 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 36,327 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 30,148 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 30,148 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,879 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,879 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 23,129 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 15,082 miles

brake pads near wear limit

Pass 5 Jul 2008 11,093 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 10,243 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 9,975 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R833 TKW is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R833 TKW, 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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R833 TKW is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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