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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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Data last updated: · Based on 537 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.9%
Typical Mileage
6,014mi
Annual Mileage
1,323mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

94.7%
2023
93.7%
2022
93.6%
2021

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.

Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 1
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1

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.

Low usage
549 mi/yr
Typical
1,323 mi/yr
Average
1,829 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,396 mi/yr

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.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

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.

Median
6,014 mi
75th Percentile
9,409 mi
95th Percentile
15,433 mi
Max Recorded
38,132 mi

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.

Best year
2023

94.7% MOT pass rate from 57 tests

Year to avoid
2021

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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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.

Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) reliable?
Based on 537 MOT tests, the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) has a 93.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B)?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) do per year?
The typical Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) does around 1,323 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B)?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B)?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) is 2023 with a 94.7% pass rate across 57 tests.