2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 0.7L Petrol · KV70 AXA

This Yamaha Teneré 700 presents a stable and largely clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 10 October 2025 at 8,432 miles, passed with only a minor advisory for a missing registration plate lamp in a multi-lamp cluster. This is a trivial electrical oversight, not a mechanical concern. The trend across all three tests is one of consistent, defect-free running with only minor, non-safety-critical advisories appearing intermittently. There is no pattern of recurring mechanical failure or worsening faults. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very low usage. The bike covered just 2,689 miles between the September 2024 test at 5,743 miles and the October 2025 test at 8,432 miles. Before that, it accumulated 1,810 miles between September 2023 and September 2024. At roughly 1,405 miles per year over six years, this is well below average. Such low annual mileage raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, stale fuel, and surface corrosion on brake discs and exposed components, even if the overall mileage remains modest. The advisory history is sparse and minor. The 2024 test flagged all direction indicators flashing above 120 times per minute, a common issue with aftermarket LED indicators or a failing relay that was evidently addressed before the 2025 test. The 2025 advisory concerns only the registration plate lamp. Neither points to systemic neglect or a recurring electrical fault. No structural corrosion, suspension wear, brake defects, or exhaust issues have ever been flagged. A buyer should still inspect the bike in person with low-mileage storage in mind. Check the tyre date codes and sidewalls for cracking or flat-spotting, examine the brake discs for surface corrosion that could cause judder, and verify the condition of the chain and sprockets for stiff links or rust from sitting. The fork seals and suspension linkage should be inspected for dried or perished seals, a common consequence of infrequent use. The electrical advisories are minor, but a function check of all lights and indicators is sensible given the plate lamp advisory. Overall, the MOT record suggests a well-maintained machine with no significant mechanical red flags.