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L903 LPU

1993 Yamaha Tenere

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,777 mi
Last recorded41,777 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Tenere29,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL903 LPU
MakeYamaha
ModelTenere
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 41,777 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 41,767 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 41,349 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 41,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 39,534 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 37,322 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 37,297 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,618 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Feb 2013 36,609 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake binds slightly

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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L903 LPU is a 1993 Yamaha Tenere in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Tenere models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 29,887 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 L903 LPU, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Tenere is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L903 LPU registered?

L903 LPU is a 1993 Yamaha Tenere, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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