1994 Yamaha Diversion 0.6L Petrol · M302 XOW

Based on the DVSA records, this Yamaha Diversion currently holds a valid MOT certificate dated 08 August 2025, passing at 8,973 miles. The maintenance trend over the last decade is broadly stable, though the most recent test cycle reveals a pattern of minor oversights rather than serious mechanical neglect. In the August 2025 failure, the tester flagged a high headlamp aim, a missing nearside rear chainguard, and a missing offside rear wheel spindle locking device. All three were rectified for the pass on the same day, suggesting the previous owner addressed the items promptly rather than ignoring them. The 2018 failure was more mechanically significant, with both front shock absorbers failing for serious fluid leaks, yet these were clearly repaired ahead of the pass three days later. No structural corrosion, exhaust emissions, or braking system failures appear in the record, which is reassuring for a 32-year-old machine. The mileage profile is exceptionally low. Between the 2015 test at 8,784 miles and the 2025 test at 8,973 miles, the odometer moved just 189 miles across ten full years. Even accounting for the gap between 2018 and 2025 with no recorded tests, the total recorded mileage of 8,973 over 32 years equates to roughly 280 miles annually. Such minimal use raises questions about prolonged standing rather than regular riding. Long periods of inactivity can cause stale fuel, degraded rubber hoses, perished tyre sidewalls, and seized brake components, none of which the MOT fully evaluates. The absence of any recorded mileage increase between the August 2025 failure and pass entries also indicates the bike may have been stationary during that period. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on components that suffer from disuse rather than wear. Check both front forks for oil misting or stiction, as the 2018 failure for serious fluid leaks on both shock absorbers indicates the fork seals may be original or have aged. Inspect the rear wheel spindle and its locking device carefully, given the missing item flagged in 2025. The slight rear brake binding noted in 2015 never recurred, but a bike standing for long periods frequently develops binding calipers or corroded discs. Examine the tyre date codes and sidewalls for cracking, and verify the headlamp aim adjustment mechanism has not seized. The missing chainguard is a minor item, but confirm the rear sprocket and chain for corrosion or stiff links. Overall, the MOT record shows a mechanically sound machine with no recurring structural or safety-critical faults, but the extreme low mileage demands a thorough check of anything rubber, fluid-related, or prone to seizure from standing.