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L159 LAU

1993 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,290 mi
Last recorded36,290 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Diversion30,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 LAU
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,290 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,924 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 34,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 32,758 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 32,758 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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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L159 LAU is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L159 LAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L159 LAU registered?

L159 LAU is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L159 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L159 LAU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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