Yamaha Diversion

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 892 cc

M431 VESMOT history

M431 VES is a green petrol Yamaha Diversion first used on 14 Nov 1994. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
50,327 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M431 VES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
Diversion
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
892 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
14 Nov 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M431 VES was last recorded at 50,327 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,524 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
803 miles
Average per year
1,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,327 miles
  • 2025 – 49,524 miles
  • 2024 – 49,014 miles
  • 2023 – 47,343 miles
  • 2022 – 46,196 miles
  • 2021 – 45,636 miles
  • 2020 – 45,025 miles
  • 2018 – 43,847 miles
  • 2017 – 42,855 miles
  • 2016 – 42,449 miles
  • 2015 – 40,580 miles
  • 2014 – 36,911 miles
  • 2013 – 32,502 miles
  • 2011 – 31,586 miles
  • 2009 – 29,934 miles
  • 2008 – 27,310 miles
  • 2006 – 25,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,327 miles
  • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,327 miles (+803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    50,327 miles
    Test number
    533018358268
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass49,524 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,524 miles
    Test number
    536154846855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail49,520 miles (+506)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,520 miles
    Test number
    406667429215
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp light intensity reduced Flickering (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass49,014 miles (+1,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    49,014 miles
    Test number
    864214476066
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass47,343 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,343 miles
    Test number
    456991853370
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail47,339 miles (+1,143)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    431911810613
    • DangerousFront Oil cooler pipe leaking, needs urgent replacement
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  7. Pass46,196 miles (+560)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    356390496856
    • AdvisoryFront Front brake is spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass45,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,636 miles
    Test number
    731495777903
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail45,636 miles (+611)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,636 miles
    Test number
    221650736491
    • DangerousFront Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass45,025 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    45,025 miles
    Test number
    879802701590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail45,025 miles (+1,178)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,025 miles
    Test number
    984033305430
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass43,847 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,847 miles
    Test number
    575482500952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,855 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    579416462538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,449 miles (+1,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,449 miles
    Test number
    916810452903
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass40,580 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,580 miles
    Test number
    479548465130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,911 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,911 miles
    Test number
    129752964139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,502 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,502 miles
    Test number
    239284653460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,478 miles (+892)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,478 miles
    Test number
    255987023146
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  19. Pass31,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,586 miles
    Test number
    549085371053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,586 miles (+1,652)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,586 miles
    Test number
    979393761086
    • FailureFront Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
    • FailureRear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  21. Pass29,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,934 miles
    Test number
    554142409329
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  22. Fail29,934 miles (+2,624)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,934 miles
    Test number
    170733799211
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • FailureRear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  23. Pass27,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,310 miles
    Test number
    151362888183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,310 miles (+1,942)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,310 miles
    Test number
    543303878106
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

  25. Pass25,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,368 miles
    Test number
    981151396076
    • AdvisoryFront Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Questions about M431 VES

Does M431 VES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M431 VES is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M431 VES?
The MOT on M431 VES is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M431 VES done?
M431 VES was recorded at 50,327 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 1,217 miles a year.
Has M431 VES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M431 VES has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on M431 VES ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M431 VES find?
M431 VES passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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