Yamaha FAZER 8
Real ownership data from 720 UK FAZER 8 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FAZER 8 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 1.9% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 8.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.7% |
| Suspension | major | 1.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 1.5% |
| Other | major | 1.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 0.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
FAZER 8 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 19,635 mi | 1,601 | 79.31% |
| 2013 | 240 | 20,558 mi | 1,452 | 88.35% |
| 2012 | 284 | 22,150 mi | 1,810 | 89.43% |
| 2011 | 118 | 19,600 mi | 1,588 | 91.68% |
| 2010 | 65 | 21,765 mi | 1,672 | 88.54% |
FAZER 8 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha FAZER 8?
Across 720 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (3% of all recorded faults), brakes (1.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha FAZER 8?
The median Yamaha FAZER 8 in the UK has covered 21,160 miles, and typically rides about 1,624 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,059 and 32,939 miles.
Is the Yamaha FAZER 8 reliable?
89.33% of Yamaha FAZER 8 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.55 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 720 Yamaha FAZER 8 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.