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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 725 vehicles, the 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.6%, 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?

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 (2020)

725 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.6% first-time pass rate

2020 Yamaha Tenere 700

CarHunch analysed 725 real MOT records for the 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700. 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 passes its first MOT at 88.3%, well above the UK average of 80%, signalling a reliably built adventure bike with few early-life issues. Only 5% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests owners aren't battling safety-critical problems.

At 10,008 miles average, these bikes are running slightly harder than the median 8,360 miles—but still well within normal range for a four-year-old machine. The average of just 0.22 failures and 0.7 advisories per vehicle indicates minor wear items rather than systemic problems, so if you're buying one, get the consumables (tyres, fluids, brake pads) checked and you'll likely have a sound investment.

The 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 2.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 725 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 725 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5% 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%)	711	93.5%	0.23

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,388 Yamaha Tenere 700 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 60.8%

844

White 37.6%

522

Blue 1.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 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.

8,360

typical

4,997

low mileage

13,126

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 vehicles fall between 4,997 and 13,126 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,997 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.

✓ 4,997–13,126 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700s sit.

⚠ Over 17,720 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 — Still on the Road

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

Strong survival — 580 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

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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