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W698 BJN

1999 Yamaha Diversion

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,043 mi
Last recorded48,043 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Diversion20,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 BJN
MakeYamaha
ModelDiversion
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 48,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 48,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,076 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 39,711 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 38,309 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,191 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 35,187 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 27,076 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,665 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 28,941 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,624 miles

front brake binding slighly

Fail 16 Oct 2012 28,620 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

rear brake binding slightly

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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W698 BJN is a 1999 Yamaha Diversion in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 20,540 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 W698 BJN, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Diversion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W698 BJN registered?

W698 BJN is a 1999 Yamaha Diversion, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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