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J197 VOA

1992 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

34,262 mi
Last recorded34,262 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Diversion31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 VOA
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 34,262 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 32,999 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 31,742 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 31,742 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 30,897 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,700 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 30,054 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 30,054 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 29,302 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,667 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 24,434 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,434 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 22,811 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,811 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 22,361 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,361 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 21,903 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 21,903 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,120 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 20,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,052 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,962 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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J197 VOA is a 1992 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 31,970 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 J197 VOA, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J197 VOA is a 1992 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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