Yamaha FAZER
Real ownership data from 580 UK FAZER motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FAZER problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | fail | 12.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 9.6% |
| Brakes | major | 8.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 7.3% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 6.1% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 5.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 5.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 5.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
FAZER mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 12 | 10,444 mi | 898 | 90.28% |
| 2015 | 23 | 14,863 mi | 1,068 | 88.74% |
| 2014 | 110 | 22,108 mi | 1,804 | 86.1% |
| 2013 | 29 | 21,377 mi | 1,713 | 88.24% |
| 2012 | 16 | 17,431 mi | 1,222 | 90.67% |
| 2011 | 11 | 35,900 mi | 2,937 | 84.62% |
| 2010 | 12 | 26,963 mi | 1,782 | 86.44% |
| 2009 | 25 | 22,864 mi | 1,593 | 88.28% |
| 2008 | 23 | 21,948 mi | 1,550 | 86.43% |
| 2007 | 27 | 24,332 mi | 1,312 | 86.31% |
| 2006 | 27 | 24,577 mi | 1,054 | 85.66% |
| 2005 | 10 | 19,256 mi | 1,138 | 82.14% |
| 2004 | 21 | 28,550 mi | 1,636 | 89.77% |
| 2003 | 18 | 30,101 mi | 1,506 | 84.65% |
| 2002 | 48 | 33,423 mi | 1,436 | 84.2% |
| 2001 | 36 | 32,083 mi | 1,258 | 79.95% |
| 2000 | 52 | 32,206 mi | 1,284 | 84.14% |
| 1999 | 24 | 35,657 mi | 1,304 | 76.21% |
| 1998 | 25 | 45,189 mi | 1,635 | 76% |
| 1986 | 20 | 27,852 mi | 596 | 75.17% |
FAZER questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha FAZER?
Across 580 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (12.7% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (9.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha FAZER?
The median Yamaha FAZER in the UK has covered 25,712 miles, and typically rides about 1,396 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,262 and 40,748 miles.
Is the Yamaha FAZER reliable?
84.42% of Yamaha FAZER MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.11 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 580 Yamaha FAZER motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.