Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition reliable?

Based on MOT data from 128 vehicles, the 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition (2020)

128 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.4% first-time pass rate

2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition

CarHunch analysed 128 real MOT records for the 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition passes its MOT on the first attempt 86.2% of the time, meaningfully better than the UK average of 80%, and only 2.3% of tested bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a modern adventure bike. This is a genuinely reliable machine with minimal serious issues.

These bikes are averaging 9,324 miles at test, which is reasonable for a four-year-old model, and when they do fail or rack up advisories, the numbers are negligible (0.2 failures and 0.4 advisories per vehicle). If you're shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection is still worthwhile, but you're looking at a solid, well-engineered platform with no glaring structural weaknesses.

We have limited data for the 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–12k

For context

These stats describe 128 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 128 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	126	94.3%	0.21

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,228

typical

4,363

low mileage

11,507

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition vehicles fall between 4,363 and 11,507 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,363 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,363–11,507 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Editions sit.

⚠ Over 15,534 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Editions are still on the road.

Strong survival — 97 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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