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P66 OXT

1996 Yamaha Tenere

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,310 mi
Last recorded18,310 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 OXT
MakeYamaha
ModelTenere
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 18,310 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 18,205 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 18,205 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight slight tight spot chain (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 18,076 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 18,076 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed FRONT TYRE BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 17,934 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 17,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right (2.4 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 17,931 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 17,632 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pedal travel long

Pass 31 May 2018 17,520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,335 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 17,162 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 17,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,024 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 16,521 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 16,501 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,313 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 16,313 miles

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

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

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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P66 OXT is a 1996 Yamaha Tenere in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P66 OXT, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Tenere is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P66 OXT registered?

P66 OXT is a 1996 Yamaha Tenere, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P66 OXT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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