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L814 LEW

1993 Yamaha Diversion

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,424 mi
Last recorded38,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Diversion30,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL814 LEW
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 38,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 38,410 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 38,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 38,309 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 37,957 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,976 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,837 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 35,837 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,764 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,499 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,903 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,780 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,718 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,321 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,019 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,317 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 7,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 5,067 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 2,300 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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L814 LEW is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 L814 LEW, 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 L814 LEW registered?

L814 LEW is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L814 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L814 LEW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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