Yamaha Tenere 700 (XTZ690) MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.7 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha Tenere 700 (XTZ690) tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A footrest missing or insecure20.8%

   5 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear20.8%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements20.8%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement16.7%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely16.7%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm12.5%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake4.2%

   1 occurrences

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.2%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.2%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel4.2%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.A loose wheel spindle or securing nut(s) or locking device missing or insecure4.2%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.On a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel4.2%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha Tenere 700 (XTZ690) tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted4.8%

   28 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.2%

   19 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.4%

   14 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.5%

   9 tests

5. 5.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted1.0%

   6 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.9%

   5 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.7%

   4 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight0.7%

   4 tests

What gets tested

The Tenere 700 (XTZ690) fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

8,867

Test classes

class 2: 585 · class 1: 2

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha Tenere 700 (XTZ690)?

90.3% unadjusted, from 587 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha Tenere 700 (XTZ690) fail its MOT on?

"A footrest missing or insecure" is recorded in 20.8% of failed Yamaha Tenere 700 (XTZ690) tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (20.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha Tenere 700 (XTZ690) usually have at its MOT?

8,867 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.