Yamaha XT 1200
Real ownership data from 134 UK XT 1200 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XT 1200 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | major | 13.7% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 12.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Wheels | major | 4.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.7% |
| Other | dangerous | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
XT 1200 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 16,411 mi | 3,570 | 82.35% |
| 2020 | 24 | 16,964 mi | 3,046 | 96.25% |
| 2019 | 22 | 20,240 mi | 3,488 | 93.88% |
| 2018 | 33 | 22,053 mi | 3,386 | 95.95% |
| 2017 | 18 | 19,954 mi | 2,976 | 92.78% |
| 2012 | 7 | 27,468 mi | 1,688 | 93.24% |
| 2011 | 12 | 34,626 mi | 2,194 | 90.43% |
| 2010 | 5 | 34,987 mi | 2,355 | 94% |
XT 1200 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XT 1200?
Across 134 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (13.7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (13.7% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (12.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XT 1200?
The median Yamaha XT 1200 in the UK has covered 20,540 miles, and typically rides about 3,046 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,189 and 35,096 miles.
Is the Yamaha XT 1200 reliable?
93.44% of Yamaha XT 1200 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.09 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 134 Yamaha XT 1200 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.