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L994 DFV

1993 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,004 mi
Last recorded33,004 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Diversion30,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL994 DFV
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 33,004 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 32,978 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 32,978 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 32,860 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 32,860 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 32,314 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 32,140 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 31,975 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 31,567 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied end broken off (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 May 2020 31,566 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied end broken off (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 30,948 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,170 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 29,406 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,627 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,482 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,295 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,926 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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L994 DFV is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L994 DFV, 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 L994 DFV registered?

L994 DFV is a 1993 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L994 DFV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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