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Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition reliable? We analysed 360 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 360 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.1%
Typical Mileage
8,285mi
Annual Mileage
1,293mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition 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 Edition.

Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91%
2020

Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 3

Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
670 mi/yr
Typical
1,293 mi/yr
Average
2,159 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,681 mi/yr

Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 324 91.0% 5,330 8,422 12,646

How Long Does a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition Last?

Based on 131 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.3 years
Median
4.0 years

Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
8,285 mi
75th Percentile
12,575 mi
95th Percentile
21,925 mi
Max Recorded
48,644 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

91.0% MOT pass rate from 324 tests

The best year to buy a used Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.0% across 324 tests.

How Does the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition 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 Edition THIS CAR 91.1% 360 8,285 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
Jaguar E-pace R-dyn Blk D MHEV AWD A 93.8% 678 28,163 mi — yrs

Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition?

The Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.1% across 360 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 Rally Edition 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 Edition owner drives around 1,293 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 Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition reliable?
Based on 360 MOT tests, the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition has a 91.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition do per year?
The typical Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition does around 1,293 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition?
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 Edition?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition is 2020 with a 91.0% pass rate across 324 tests.