[Method] Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Gizmoguy
Member since May 2023 • 140 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere - where's the key code?

Posted on December 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 18, 2024

Replies (4)

Supernova
Member • 11 posts

Will this work for older Yamaha XT1200Z Super Teneres? Mine's a 2009.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 79 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere. Need the code badly.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 85 posts

My Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 56 posts

Really need the key code for my Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere, thanks for sharing!

December 21, 2024 Reply

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