How old is my Tenere?
 

Hello fellow Yamophiles,

Can anyone give me an accurate date of manufacture of my XT600 Tenere?
It's a 34L and the frame and engine numbers are - 34L 000416. I suspect it's rather older than its (GB "H" = 89) plate suggests. It has kilometre clocks so I expect it's an import. Does anyone know anything about its history.
Many thanks.

Hi,

The 34L was sold for three years between '83 & '85, so yes it is older than your "H" plate (1 August 1990 – 31 July 1991).

You can contact Yamaha Motor (UK) Ltd for a 'Dating Certificate' to confirm the date of manufacture. When I 'privately' imported my 3AJ, I contacted them on 01932-358000 - but it was some years ago......and cost £25. Fyi, the DVLA required this certificate before issuing an age related plate.

HTH,
Geoff

Hi Geoff,
Thanks for the info, especially about the age related plate.
Regards,
Tony

Hi
Why dont you post a picture of your 34L?
I have a 55W(1985 build)
Karl

Well i have,

34L 000217
34L 000241
34L 000610
34L 000883

Al four are 1983, so id guess yours would be as well.

Mezo.

How many Teneres where made between 1983-1985?
Mezo you have an idea?
Karl

Hi Karl,
The 34L aka, "Rascal's dad" is in the middle of a rebuild at the moment. I rode it every day to work during the winter (minus 12C, ice, road salt / grit etc). The only day I didn't was the day the snow was too deep to (sensibly!) ride it - I walked 6km to work that day.
You know it's cold when the seat and suspension are frozen solid!!
So, the paint & metal has taken a pounding. I kinda liked the rusty look but he deserves better. I'll post some before & after pictures soon.
G'day Mezo,
So much for thinking I had the oldest 34L on the road - thanks for the info, I'll look into getting a "proper" (ie 1983) plate for him now.
Thanks both,

Tony

You know you need a rebuild if youre suspension freezes :biggrin3::smartass:

A criogenic Tenere! resists all weathers......:scooter::thumbup1: