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M431 VES

1994 Yamaha Diversion

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,524 mi
Last recorded49,524 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Diversion29,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 VES
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 49,524 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 49,520 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced Flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 49,014 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 47,343 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 47,339 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Oil cooler pipe leaking, needs urgent replacement

Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,196 miles

Front Front brake is spongy

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 45,636 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 May 2021 45,636 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 45,025 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 45,025 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 42,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,580 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,502 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 32,478 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,586 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 31,586 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,934 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 29,934 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,310 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 27,310 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,368 miles

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

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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M431 VES is a 1994 Yamaha Diversion in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M431 VES, 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 M431 VES registered?

M431 VES is a 1994 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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