Yamaha XT1200Z
Real ownership data from 76 UK XT1200Z motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XT1200Z problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Other | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Suspension | major | 2.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Electrical | major | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
XT1200Z mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 31,153 mi | 2,707 | 97.78% |
| 2012 | 11 | 32,365 mi | 2,059 | 91.09% |
| 2011 | 38 | 31,062 mi | 2,485 | 92.31% |
| 2010 | 16 | 35,416 mi | 2,436 | 86.78% |
XT1200Z questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XT1200Z?
Across 76 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (2.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XT1200Z?
The median Yamaha XT1200Z 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 XT1200Z reliable?
91.34% of Yamaha XT1200Z MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.44 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 76 Yamaha XT1200Z motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.