Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 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 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere reliable?

Based on MOT data from 165 vehicles, the 2013 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.3%, 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 2013 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 (2013)

165 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.3% first-time pass rate

2013 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere

CarHunch analysed 165 real MOT records for the 2013 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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The 2013 Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere is reliably built—its 90.1% first-time pass rate sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 5.5% of the cohort. Owners should expect straightforward MOT outcomes with minimal surprises.

At an average mileage of 22,134 miles for a decade-old adventure bike, these machines are running light, which explains the lean failure rate of 0.43 per vehicle. The 2.1 advisories per test suggest minor wear rather than structural problems; focus your pre-purchase inspection on suspension, bearings, and seals typical of high-mileage adventure touring, and request full service history to confirm regular maintenance intervals have been kept.

We have limited data for the 2013 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

95.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.43

Over 7.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 13k–27k

For context

These stats describe 165 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 165 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.5% 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 (94%)	155	95.2%	0.45

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 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.

20,554

typical

13,399

low mileage

26,873

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere vehicles fall between 13,399 and 26,873 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,399 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.

✓ 13,399–26,873 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Teneres sit.

⚠ Over 36,278 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Tenere — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 68% of 2013 Yamaha Xt 1200 Z Super Teneres are still active.

99 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

7.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.43

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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