Yamaha XTZ750
Real ownership data from 549 UK XTZ750 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XTZ750 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 8.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 8.1% |
| Other | fail | 2.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 1.8% |
| Wheels | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
XTZ750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 33,237 mi | 1,300 | 73.68% |
| 2009 | 7 | 40,038 mi | 3,852 | 87.5% |
| 2008 | 7 | 32,255 mi | 1,578 | 83.67% |
| 2007 | 6 | 39,522 mi | 712 | 72.09% |
| 2005 | 8 | 34,788 mi | 852 | 80.6% |
| 2004 | 7 | 50,988 mi | 1,174 | 62.22% |
| 2003 | 15 | 39,003 mi | 1,842 | 80.36% |
| 2002 | 9 | 34,769 mi | 1,044 | 81.94% |
| 2001 | 5 | 22,986 mi | 1,219 | 77.94% |
| 2000 | 6 | 29,402 mi | 1,416 | 83.33% |
| 1997 | 6 | 27,000 mi | 637 | 73.68% |
| 1996 | 7 | 27,350 mi | 591 | 73.33% |
| 1995 | 29 | 34,318 mi | 916 | 79.61% |
| 1994 | 28 | 29,804 mi | 863 | 77.31% |
| 1993 | 29 | 38,524 mi | 983 | 79.91% |
| 1992 | 32 | 38,661 mi | 569 | 77.96% |
| 1991 | 90 | 33,782 mi | 590 | 83.81% |
| 1990 | 142 | 34,286 mi | 636 | 81.81% |
| 1989 | 84 | 36,844 mi | 528 | 81.26% |
XTZ750 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XTZ750?
Across 549 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (8.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (8.1% of all recorded faults), other (2.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XTZ750?
The median Yamaha XTZ750 in the UK has covered 35,061 miles, and typically rides about 716 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 25,752 and 46,135 miles.
Is the Yamaha XTZ750 reliable?
80.67% of Yamaha XTZ750 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.15 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 549 Yamaha XTZ750 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.