YAMAHA XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE

1199cc Petrol Class 2

#182 of 5426 overall #4 of 409 YAMAHAs #21 of 99 adventure bikes

93.9%

first-time pass rate

2.7%

failed outright

19,312

median miles at test

3,684

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2025

The XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE's first-time pass rate has risen 8.3 points since 2013, 86.5% to 94.8%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE passes first time 95.8% of the time; by 50k that's 89.2%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	42	28.6	0.2×
tyres	26	17.7	0.9×
lamps and reflectors	19	12.9	0.2×
tyres and wheels	17	11.6	0.2×
lighting and signalling	14	9.5	0.1×
suspension	14	9.5	0.4×
steering and suspension	5	3.4	—
steering	4	2.7	0.3×
reg plates and vin	3	2	0.1×
audible warning (Horn)	3	2	0.4×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER, DUCATI MULTISTRADA, HONDA CRF1000L Africa Twin).

TRIUMPH TIGER 89.6% pass · 161k tests DUCATI MULTISTRADA 89.9% pass · 24.8k tests HONDA CRF1000L Africa Twin 95.3% pass · 21.7k tests TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 87.3% pass · 14.0k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2020 (98.6% pass). Weakest: 2010 (90.9%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

YAMAHA XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the YAMAHA XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE reliable?

The YAMAHA XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE is more reliable than average for its class: 93.9% of its 3,684 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #182 of 5426 models.

What does a XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 29% of all defects recorded against failed XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE tests.

What is the best year of XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (98.6%) and 2010 worst (90.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE last?

The median XT 1200 Z SUPER TENERE shows 19,312 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 89.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.