Yamaha Tenere 700 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Tenere 700 reliable? We analysed 4,045 real MOT tests across 1,327 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Tenere 700 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Tenere 700.
Yamaha Tenere 700 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Tenere 700. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Tenere 700 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Tenere 700 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Tenere 700 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Tenere 700 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Tenere 700 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Tenere 700 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Tenere 700 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Tenere 700 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 557 | 92.6% | 5,018 | 8,124 | 12,428 |
| 2020 | 2,028 | 91.4% | 4,988 | 8,557 | 13,674 |
| 2019 | 1,315 | 92.7% | 5,812 | 9,515 | 14,821 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Tenere 700 Last?
Based on 1,327 Yamaha Tenere 700 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Tenere 700 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Tenere 700 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Tenere 700
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.7% MOT pass rate from 1,315 tests
91.4% MOT pass rate from 2,028 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Tenere 700 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.7% across 1,315 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Tenere 700 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Tenere 700 THIS CAR | 92.1% | 4,045 | 8,865 mi | — yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Lambretta Li 125 | 88.4% | 6,657 | 2,833 mi | 67 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Tenere 700 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Tenere 700 has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.1% across 4,045 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Yamaha Tenere 700 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Yamaha Tenere 700 owner drives around 1,709 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.