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V440 DUX

1999 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,779 mi
Last recorded34,779 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Diversion20,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 DUX
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 34,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 34,779 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,296 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 24,140 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 24,137 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,675 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 21,770 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 20,949 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 20,949 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,131 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 20,131 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 19,764 miles

Loose breather pipe under fuel tank

Slight play in lower shock bush

Fail 2 Mar 2013 18,544 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 18,544 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,094 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 13,582 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 12,660 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,173 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 8,375 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 8,375 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2006 4,593 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 4,121 miles

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

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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V440 DUX is a 1999 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 20,540 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 V440 DUX, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V440 DUX is a 1999 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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