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K898 ERE

1993 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,263 mi
Last recorded35,263 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Diversion30,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 ERE
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,263 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,781 miles

Centre Clutch lever is damaged

Exhaust has a slight leak

Rear tyre side wall is heavily split

Fail 21 Dec 2015 34,777 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre side wall is heavily split

Centre Clutch lever is damaged

Exhaust has a slight leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 33,057 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,505 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 31,483 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 27,121 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear mudguard slightly insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2012 27,099 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear mudguard slightly insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,520 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

throttle free play

Fail 19 Oct 2011 26,520 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

throttle free play

Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,352 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

after market exhaust fitted

clutch lever free play

rear top box bracket has a bolt missing but not insecure

some bodywork screws missing but not insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,545 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 25,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

rear brake lever pivot worn

wear in clutch lever pivot

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,618 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 24,567 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,058 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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K898 ERE is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K898 ERE, 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 K898 ERE registered?

K898 ERE is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K898 ERE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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