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L449 MUJ

1999 Yamaha Diversion

Silver Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13 mi
Last recorded13 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Diversion20,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL449 MUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 13 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front fork inners show signs of pitting

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2022

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Chrome fork stanions worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 13,892 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 13,892 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 9 Sep 2013 13,890 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 13,890 miles

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

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

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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L449 MUJ is a 1999 Yamaha Diversion in Silver with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 20,540 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 L449 MUJ, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L449 MUJ registered?

L449 MUJ is a 1999 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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