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Yamaha XT1200 recalls

DVSA has published 3 safety recalls that name the Yamaha XT1200 since 2010, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 4,481 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Yamaha XT1200 recalls, newest first

  1. MT-09, XT1200, YZF-R6 · transmission may fail

    7 Apr 2015 · RM/2015/012

    The gear shift cam segment stopper may develop a fatigue crack. If not identified this could result in the inability of the rider to select gears.

    Fix: Recall all affected machines to replace the gear shift shaft with a new remedial component.

    418 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2014

  2. XT1200, YZF-R1 · headlight may malfunction

    24 Feb 2014 · RM/2014/005

    In certain circumstances the headlamp wiring coupler may overheat which in the worst case can cause the headlamp to fail

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the wiring sub harness to the headlamp.

    3,936 vehicles

  3. XT1200 · top box fittings may fail

    27 Jul 2010 · RM/2010/018

    It has been established that if a top box is fitted to the machine this can cause stress on the rear mounting points of the frame which will eventually fail and result in detachment of the top box.

    Fix: Inform all owners not to fit a top box and once Yamaha have identified the fix recall all affected machines to have the rework completed.

    127 vehicles

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.