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G880 VRD

1989 Yamaha Tenere

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,237 mi
Last recorded63,237 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Tenere39,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 VRD
MakeYamaha
ModelTenere
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,237 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,157 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

front fork leg gaiters fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2012 46,345 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,681 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 39,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,089 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 35,085 miles

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,566 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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G880 VRD is a 1989 Yamaha Tenere in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G880 VRD, 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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G880 VRD is a 1989 Yamaha Tenere, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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