Yamaha XT 1200 Z
Real ownership data from 76 UK XT 1200 Z motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XT 1200 Z problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 14.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Other | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Suspension | major | 2.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 2% |
| Electrical | major | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
XT 1200 Z 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 31,153 mi | 2,707 | 97.78% |
| 2012 | 11 | 32,365 mi | 2,045 | 91.18% |
| 2011 | 38 | 31,062 mi | 2,485 | 92.31% |
| 2010 | 16 | 35,416 mi | 2,436 | 86.78% |
XT 1200 Z questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XT 1200 Z?
Across 76 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (3.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XT 1200 Z?
The median Yamaha XT 1200 Z in the UK has covered 30,406 miles, and typically rides about 2,250 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 20,441 and 47,908 miles.
Is the Yamaha XT 1200 Z reliable?
91.36% of Yamaha XT 1200 Z MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.34 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 76 Yamaha XT 1200 Z motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.