Yamaha XT 1200 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha XT 1200 reliable? We analysed 477 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha XT 1200 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha XT 1200.
Yamaha XT 1200 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha XT 1200. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha XT 1200 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha XT 1200 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha XT 1200 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha XT 1200 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha XT 1200 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha XT 1200 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha XT 1200 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha XT 1200 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 69 | 95.7% | 6,681 | 11,628 | 17,135 |
| 2019 | 96 | 93.8% | 9,148 | 14,068 | 18,602 |
| 2018 | 172 | 95.9% | 9,727 | 16,530 | 24,193 |
| 2017 | 94 | 93.6% | 8,555 | 17,072 | 37,180 |
How Long Does a Yamaha XT 1200 Last?
Based on 108 Yamaha XT 1200 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha XT 1200 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha XT 1200 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha XT 1200
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.9% MOT pass rate from 172 tests
93.6% MOT pass rate from 94 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha XT 1200 is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.9% across 172 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha XT 1200 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha XT 1200 THIS CAR | 94.8% | 477 | 14,220 mi | — yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Kawasaki Er 650 Klf | 91.8% | 294 | 7,330 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha XT 1200 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha XT 1200Should you buy a used Yamaha XT 1200?
The Yamaha XT 1200 has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.8% across 477 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Yamaha XT 1200 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Yamaha XT 1200 owner drives around 2,792 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.