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L457 KEW

1993 Yamaha Diversion

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,602 mi
Last recorded29,602 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Diversion30,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 KEW
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 29,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,267 miles

front forks/shock absorbers soft but does not bottom out

Pass 5 Jul 2006 24,160 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 24,160 miles

Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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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L457 KEW is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L457 KEW, 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 L457 KEW registered?

L457 KEW is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is L457 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L457 KEW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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