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J497 VEH

1992 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,832 mi
Last recorded26,832 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2006
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Diversion31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 VEH
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,832 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 26,832 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (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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J497 VEH is a 1992 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J497 VEH, 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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What year was J497 VEH registered?

J497 VEH is a 1992 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J497 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J497 VEH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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