2013 Yamaha XT1200Z problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
10,150 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 7 complaints (42.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 2 | 28.6% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 14.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Engine: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 4; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11130739 · 2018-09-22 (September 22, 2018)
MY 2013 YAMAHA XTZ1200 SUPER TENERE HAS FAILED TO DECELERATE WHEN I SHUT THE THROTTLE OFF. THE ENGINE REVVED AT OVER 3000 RPM. WHEN IN GEAR IT WOULD JUST KEEP ACCELERATING UNLESS THE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED, IF ENGAGED THE ENGINE WOULD DROP TO ABOUT 1500 RPM, HOWEVER WHEN RELEASED THE ENGINE WOULD AGAIN REV PAST 3000 RPM. WHEN THIS OCCURRED I TO PULLED OFF THE ROAD, KILLED THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED; IT TOOK A 5-7 RESTARTS UNTIL THE ENGINE SEEMS TO RUN PROPERLY. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WHEN DECELERATING. I WILL B…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11130739 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11141399 · 2018-10-19 (October 19, 2018)
IDLE OUT OF CONTROL.SOMETIME TO LOW STALLING ENGINE WHILE MAKING A TURN RESULTING IN A FALL (HAPPENED 3 TIMES),MOST OF TIME THE RPM RAVING TO 3500 AND STAYS THERE UNTIL THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF.IT HAPPENS COMPLETELY RANDOMLY.I TRIED TO GET IT FIXED 3 TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS.THERE ARE VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE SHOWING PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM:2013 SUPER TENERE IDLLE ISSUE. YAMAHA KNOWS ABOUT THAT PROBLEM,I TALKED TO A REPRESENTATIVE ONCE,BUT, SADLY,REFUSED TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY,OR JUST HELP ME TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11141399 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11625637 · 2024-11-15 (November 15, 2024)
ABS module became inoperable, ABS light "ON", no rear brake at all. After manual cycle of abs unit the brakes works for a short time, becoming inoperable just 2 days later.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11625637 at NHTSA ↗