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L396 JFA

1993 Yamaha Tenere

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,326 mi
Last recorded36,326 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Tenere29,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 JFA
MakeYamaha
ModelTenere
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 36,326 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,863 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,085 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,384 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 29,384 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 22,552 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 22,552 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 22,534 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 22,530 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,757 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

fork gaiters fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,084 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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L396 JFA is a 1993 Yamaha Tenere in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L396 JFA, 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 L396 JFA registered?

L396 JFA is a 1993 Yamaha Tenere, first registered on 6 September 1993.

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