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L510 BDF

1994 Yamaha Diversion

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,557 mi
Last recorded35,557 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Diversion29,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL510 BDF
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 35,557 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 35,426 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,075 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 34,075 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

front tyre close to wear limit.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,523 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 32,459 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 32,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,217 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 May 2011 30,217 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2010 28,235 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 25,961 miles

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

front and rear wheels slightly out of line

Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,340 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,549 miles

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

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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L510 BDF is a 1994 Yamaha Diversion in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L510 BDF, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L510 BDF registered?

L510 BDF is a 1994 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 2 April 1994.

Is L510 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L510 BDF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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