Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere reliable?

Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles, the 2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere (2011)

205 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere

CarHunch analysed 205 real MOT records for the 2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2011 Yamaha XT 1200Z Super Tenéré has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.2%, notably below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these bikes need closer pre-test attention than most. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 6.3%, so safety-critical failures are uncommon in this cohort.

At an average mileage of 25,790 miles for a 13-year-old adventure bike, these machines are running relatively light, which partly explains the modest failure count of 0.34 per vehicle. The 1.7 advisories per bike tell you that wear items and minor issues do accumulate, so if you're buying one, factor in some maintenance costs and always get a pre-purchase inspection to catch any lurking problems before they become MOT failures.

We have limited data for the 2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.34

Over 6.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 15k–31k

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These stats describe 205 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	197	95.3%	0.35

Colour Breakdown

Based on 756 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 31.6%

239

Silver 22.2%

168

Black 19.3%

146

White 13.5%

102

Grey 13.4%

101

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,653

typical

14,668

low mileage

31,010

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere vehicles fall between 14,668 and 31,010 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,668 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,668–31,010 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Teneres sit.

⚠ Over 41,863 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 61% of 2011 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Teneres are still active.

72 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.34

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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