1995 YAMAHA DIVERSION 9000.9L PETROL

Based on the DVSA MOT records supplied, this 1995 Yamaha Diversion 900 presents a mixed mechanical picture. The most recent test, conducted on 07 June 2013 at 37,195 miles, resulted in a pass, but only after an initial failure on the same day for critically thin nearside front brake pads and a missing rear brake locking device. The maintenance trend over the preceding three years is broadly stable rather than actively deteriorating, yet it reveals a persistent pattern of minor corrosion and brake issues that the previous owner addressed reactively rather than preventatively. The 2013 pass confirms the bike met minimum legal standards at that time, but the record now sits over twelve years old, meaning the current roadworthiness status is entirely unverified by recent testing. The mileage pattern is notably low for a machine of this age. At roughly 1,200 miles per year, the Diversion 900 has seen very light use. The recorded figures show a modest accumulation from 33,770 miles in June 2010 to 37,195 miles by June 2013, representing approximately 3,400 miles over three years. Crucially, the odometer reading has not changed since the June 2013 test, suggesting the motorcycle has either been standing unused for over a decade or the mileage record is no longer being updated. A machine stored for such a long period raises its own concerns, including stale fuel, degraded rubber seals, dried-out grease in bearings, and potential corrosion inside the fuel tank and brake lines, none of which the MOT history can confirm or rule out. A buyer inspecting this machine in person should focus on the components that have appeared repeatedly in the test records. The front suspension assemblies were flagged as slightly corroded in every test from 2011 to 2013, and rear suspension components showed similar corrosion alongside a persistent light misting from the rear shock absorber. These advisories point to long-term exposure to moisture and a lack of protective treatment, meaning structural integrity in the suspension mounting points and swingarm bearings warrants close physical inspection. The steering head bearings were described as slightly notchy in three consecutive tests, indicating wear that may have progressed significantly if the bike has been ridden since 2013 or left unmaintained in a seized state. The braking system demands particular attention. The 2013 failure for pads below 1.5 mm and a missing rear locking device suggests basic upkeep was skipped in the period before that test. Slightly worn front and rear brake discs appeared in both 2011 and 2012, and the rear brake was noted as binding slightly in those same years. A seized or dragging rear caliper can overheat the disc and degrade performance, so the rear master cylinder, caliper pistons, and brake hose condition should be examined carefully. Given the twelve-year gap since the last recorded test, a full brake fluid flush, pad and disc measurement, and caliper service are essential before any road use.