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R991 GAP

1997 Yamaha Tenere

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

53,833 mi
Last recorded53,833 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Tenere41,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 GAP
MakeYamaha
ModelTenere
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,833 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 52,998 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 51,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2023 51,468 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 49,751 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 49,736 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Cracks in sidewall of front tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,363 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 45,297 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 45,297 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 43,321 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,679 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 40,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 37,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,797 miles

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

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 36,797 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,521 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 33,370 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,599 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 31,599 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,062 miles

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

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2011 28,941 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,796 miles

Front brakes slightly binding.

R/H chain adjuster plate loose.

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 27,456 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 27,446 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 27,075 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear brake lever has sideplay

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 26,398 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 26,379 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 25,588 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 25,247 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear fender mountings worn

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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R991 GAP is a 1997 Yamaha Tenere in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Tenere models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 41,199 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 R991 GAP, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Tenere is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R991 GAP registered?

R991 GAP is a 1997 Yamaha Tenere, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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