Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) reliable? We analysed 537 real MOT tests across 381 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) 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 Rally (XZT690D-B).
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B). Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 94.7% | 3,200 | 5,714 | 9,440 |
| 2022 | 238 | 93.7% | 3,209 | 5,313 | 8,253 |
| 2021 | 218 | 93.6% | 3,865 | 6,916 | 9,802 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) Last?
Based on 381 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) 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 Rally (XZT690D-B)
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.7% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
93.6% MOT pass rate from 218 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.7% across 57 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.6% — 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 Rally (XZT690D-B) 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 Rally (XZT690D-B) THIS CAR | 93.9% | 537 | 6,014 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 |
| Suzuki GP125 | 78.9% | 974 | 17,306 mi | 46 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B)Should you buy a used Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B)?
The Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.9% across 537 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 has no recorded effort at a wheel. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) 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 Rally (XZT690D-B) owner drives around 1,323 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.