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K838 BTM

1993 Yamaha Diversion

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,834 mi
Last recorded61,834 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Diversion30,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK838 BTM
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,834 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 61,834 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,779 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,988 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 55,988 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 53,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,381 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 47,531 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 47,531 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,498 miles

drive chain heavily worn

Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,492 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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K838 BTM is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 30,863 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 K838 BTM, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K838 BTM registered?

K838 BTM is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 26 May 1993.

Is K838 BTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K838 BTM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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