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M248 MVU

1994 Yamaha Diversion

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

1,912 mi
Last recorded1,912 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Diversion29,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 MVU
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 1,912 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 745 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 745 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 726 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 726 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,464 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,457 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,107 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 21,078 miles

Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 20,567 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 20,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 19,551 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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M248 MVU is a 1994 Yamaha Diversion in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M248 MVU, 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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M248 MVU is a 1994 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M248 MVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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