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P898 BTH

1996 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30 mi
Last recorded30 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Diversion29,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 BTH
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 30 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 11 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 53,750 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))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,706 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Centre Rear Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Light Misting maybe due to lack of oil in both front forks (Seals maybe defective)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 53,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Centre Rear Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Light Misting maybe due to lack of oil in both front forks (Seals maybe defective)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 50,948 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 50,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,973 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,968 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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P898 BTH is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 29,717 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 P898 BTH, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P898 BTH is a 1996 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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