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J979 RFJ

1992 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,785 mi
Last recorded20,785 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Diversion31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 RFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 20,785 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 20,760 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,275 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 20,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 19,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,040 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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J979 RFJ is a 1992 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J979 RFJ, 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 J979 RFJ registered?

J979 RFJ is a 1992 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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