1995 YAMAHA TENERE0.7L Petrol

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2026‑07‑08 recorded 19 855 miles and passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend shows improvement after the May 2024 failure, when the drive chain was excessively loose, the sprocket showed signs of carrier‑bearing failure, the rear footrest was missing and the exhaust was noisy. Subsequent tests in June 2024 and July 2025 recorded only the exhaust noise advisory and no other faults, indicating the issues have been addressed and the car is now in a stable, passing condition. Mileage accumulation over the car’s life is markedly low. From the 2007 entry at 17 813 miles to the latest reading of 19 855 miles, only 2 042 miles have been added in roughly 19 years, averaging about 108 miles per year. The gap between the 2014 test (18 045 miles) and the 2016 test (18 289 miles) spans two years with just 244 miles, highlighting periods of minimal use. This low‑mileage pattern reduces wear on tyres, brakes and drivetrain but does not prevent time‑related degradation of components such as chains, suspension bushes and shock dampers. A prospective buyer should inspect the drive chain tension and sprocket condition, checking for excessive slack and signs of carrier‑bearing wear. The exhaust mounting and noise level must be verified, as the system has been modified and previously flagged for noise. Rear suspension arm pins and bushes should be examined for wear, as repeated advisories point to ongoing degradation. The rear shock absorber’s damping effect needs assessment, given the 2022 advisory. Brake components, especially front pad pins and caliper security, should be inspected for looseness or binding. The rear footrest’s presence and the headlamp aim should be confirmed, and the rear wheel spokes inspected for corrosion noted in 2014. Finally, a thorough visual check of the frame and mounting points will reveal any structural rust or damage accumulated during the vehicle’s long, low‑mileage ownership.