[Fixed] How do I know if my Yamaha XTZ 1200 Super Tenere has an immobilizer?

Yellowsub

Member since December 2021 • 101 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Yamaha XTZ 1200 Super Tenere key fob?

Posted on March 03, 2025

Adminbot (Admin)

Staff Member • 1262 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha XTZ 1200 Super Tenere. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowdog

Member • 8 posts

Desperate to get my Yamaha XTZ 1200 Super Tenere running again. Trying this tonight.

March 04, 2025 Reply

Yellowbird

Member • 12 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Yamaha XTZ 1200 Super Tenere before?

March 05, 2025 Reply

Frostbite

Member • 107 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Yamaha XTZ 1200 Super Tenere, following this thread.

March 06, 2025 Reply

Ironwill

Member • 144 posts

Was about to tow my Yamaha XTZ 1200 Super Tenere. Let me try this first.

March 07, 2025 Reply

Rustyshack

Member • 28 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Yamaha XTZ 1200 Super Tenere. Need the code badly.

March 08, 2025 Reply

Alphamax

Member • 35 posts

My Yamaha XTZ 1200 Super Tenere's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 09, 2025 Reply

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