Model report · 2005–2025
YAMAHA DIVERSON
600cc
Petrol
Class 2
74.5%
first-time pass rate
17.6%
failed outright
25,588
median miles at test
153
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a DIVERSON
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
13 | 27.7 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
12 | 25.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 10.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 10.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
4 | 8.5 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 6.4 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 4.3 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 2.1 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 2.1 |
| steering |
|
1 | 2.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the DIVERSON beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k tests
YAMAHA
FZS600
82.6% pass · 137k tests
SUZUKI
SV650S
80.6% pass · 84.6k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the DIVERSON.