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L870 HRE

1993 Yamaha Diversion

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,730 mi
Last recorded22,730 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Diversion30,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL870 HRE
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,730 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 21,558 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 19,525 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,522 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 17,642 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,726 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 15,720 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 13,748 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 13,748 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 13,594 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 13,461 miles

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

oil level glass is leaking oil

Pass 16 May 2009 12,743 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 12,039 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 12,039 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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L870 HRE is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L870 HRE, 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 L870 HRE registered?

L870 HRE is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L870 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L870 HRE 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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