Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1995 Yamaha Diversion?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1995 Yamaha Diversion?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1995 Yamaha Diversion?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1995 Yamaha Diversion reliable?

Based on MOT data from 117 vehicles, the 1995 Yamaha Diversion has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1995 Yamaha Diversion?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1995 Yamaha Diversion are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (51.9% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (41.1% of vehicles), Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (30.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1995 Yamaha Diversion?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Diversion (1995)

117 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.1% first-time pass rate

1995 Yamaha Diversion

CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 1995 Yamaha Diversion. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1995 Yamaha Diversion passes first time at 85.1%, which is a solid 5 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting these bikes have aged reasonably well. However, 17.1% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth noting if you're buying one — get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

At nearly 29 years old, the median mileage of 30,386 is relatively low and suggests many examples have been cherished rather than thrashed. The average of 1.77 failures per test and 7.1 advisories indicates that while major issues are fairly rare, wear items and minor gremlins are common — budget for routine maintenance and factor in a professional inspection before committing to a purchase.

We have limited data for the 1995 Yamaha Diversion — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

17.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.77

Over 10.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 23k–43k

For context

These stats describe 117 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 117 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 51.9%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 30.7%

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey

Brake wear 19.9%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 10.8%

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Rear suspension bush has slight free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 9.4%

Drive chain slightly loose

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995.

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Before you buy a 1995 Yamaha Diversion

Based on MOT data from 117 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	115	84.8%	1.8

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Yamaha Diversion vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

30,386

typical

22,574

low mileage

42,697

high mileage

Half of all 1995 Yamaha Diversion vehicles fall between 22,574 and 42,697 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,574 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 22,574–42,697 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1995 Yamaha Diversions sit.

⚠ Over 57,640 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1995 Yamaha Diversion — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 34% of 1995 Yamaha Diversions are still active.

Numbers are declining — 22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (34% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.77

Avg failures per vehicle

7.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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