Yamaha FAZER 8
Real ownership data from 722 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 13.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 11.5% |
| Other | fail | 5.4% |
| Electrical | fail | 5.4% |
| Tyres | major | 4.8% |
| Controls and cables | major | 4.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 3.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is frame and structure.
FAZER 8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 19,635 mi | 1,601 | 79.31% |
| 2013 | 241 | 20,446 mi | 1,430 | 88.49% |
| 2012 | 284 | 22,202 mi | 1,828 | 89.29% |
| 2011 | 118 | 19,683 mi | 1,636 | 91.74% |
| 2010 | 66 | 21,385 mi | 1,636 | 88.49% |
FAZER 8 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha FAZER 8?
Across 722 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (13.2% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (11.5% of all recorded faults), other (5.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha FAZER 8?
The median Yamaha FAZER 8 in the UK has covered 21,286 miles, and typically rides about 1,601 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,089 and 32,982 miles.
Is the Yamaha FAZER 8 reliable?
89.31% of Yamaha FAZER 8 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 722 Yamaha FAZER 8 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.