Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere
MotorcycleFrom 504 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels and there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 3 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 2 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 2 |
| brake control not releasing correctly | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| audible warning not working | 1 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 94.5% | brake performance unable to be tested, on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xt 1200 Z Super Teneres tested had between 11,546 and 34,661 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,844 median miles, the Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere has a 94% MOT pass rate based on 504 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere is 21,844 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,546 and 34,661 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.