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P796 KSG

1997 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,101 mi
Last recorded57,101 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Diversion29,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 KSG
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 57,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,104 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 50,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,908 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,762 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,434 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front position light not fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

oil can on side of bike to catch oil from breather

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2014 37,423 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front position light not fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

oil can on side of bike to catch oil from breather

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2013 29,805 miles

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

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

centre stand bush has play

Fail 6 Jul 2013 29,805 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

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

centre stand bush has play

Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,405 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,438 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,077 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,126 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 19,122 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,718 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,332 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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P796 KSG is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 29,318 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 P796 KSG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P796 KSG is a 1997 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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