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L883 KNH

1993 Yamaha Tenere

White Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,904 mi
Last recorded32,904 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Tenere29,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL883 KNH
MakeYamaha
ModelTenere
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,904 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,969 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 29,805 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 29,805 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,913 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 28,910 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 28,893 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 24,631 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,523 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 24,523 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,311 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 29,531 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front wheel bearing not tested due siezed brake †rear indicator bodys broken †spokes rusty

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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L883 KNH is a 1993 Yamaha Tenere in White with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L883 KNH, 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 L883 KNH registered?

L883 KNH is a 1993 Yamaha Tenere, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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