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G34 VMD

1989 Yamaha Tenere

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,704 mi
Last recorded52,704 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Tenere39,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG34 VMD
MakeYamaha
ModelTenere
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 52,704 miles

Front Chain guard missing ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 52,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 52,704 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 52,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Aftermarket exhaust fitted.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2015 50,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2014 46,865 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,885 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 40,829 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 40,829 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,203 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tenere?

Based on 925 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
800
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
suspension bush has excessive free play 11
Headlamp aim too low 8
Horn not working 6
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G34 VMD is a 1989 Yamaha Tenere in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Tenere models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 39,635 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tenere fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G34 VMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tenere typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Tenere is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G34 VMD registered?

G34 VMD is a 1989 Yamaha Tenere, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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