Yamaha FZ
Real ownership data from 2,381 UK FZ motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FZ problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 16.6% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 12.9% |
| Suspension | user entered | 9% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 8.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 6.6% |
| Corrosion | user entered | 4.2% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 3.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fuel system.
FZ 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 | 10 | 12,598 mi | 572 | 89.47% |
| 2015 | 15 | 12,115 mi | 1,186 | 89% |
| 2014 | 94 | 14,854 mi | 1,129 | 86.36% |
| 2013 | 205 | 15,700 mi | 1,246 | 87.83% |
| 2012 | 321 | 14,864 mi | 1,092 | 88.21% |
| 2011 | 154 | 20,880 mi | 1,464 | 88.15% |
| 2010 | 151 | 18,362 mi | 1,464 | 87.47% |
| 2009 | 11 | 24,994 mi | 1,632 | 93.83% |
| 2008 | 16 | 21,794 mi | 1,192 | 86.73% |
| 2007 | 20 | 22,096 mi | 1,132 | 88.78% |
| 2006 | 11 | 21,982 mi | 1,603 | 81.25% |
| 2005 | 7 | 15,609 mi | 1,623 | 90% |
| 2003 | 10 | 18,092 mi | 1,630 | 80.9% |
| 2002 | 23 | 25,044 mi | 1,384 | 78.66% |
| 2001 | 19 | 34,578 mi | 1,318 | 83.02% |
| 2000 | 23 | 22,097 mi | 1,300 | 83.12% |
| 1999 | 23 | 24,758 mi | 1,444 | 74% |
| 1998 | 37 | 31,491 mi | 1,005 | 74.74% |
| 1997 | 39 | 27,544 mi | 1,003 | 79.61% |
| 1996 | 40 | 35,681 mi | 932 | 80.14% |
FZ questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha FZ?
Across 2,381 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are exhaust and emissions (16.6% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (12.9% of all recorded faults), suspension (9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha FZ?
The median Yamaha FZ in the UK has covered 26,939 miles, and typically rides about 908 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,954 and 39,712 miles.
Is the Yamaha FZ reliable?
82.68% of Yamaha FZ MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,381 Yamaha FZ motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.