Yamaha FZ1
Real ownership data from 3,855 UK FZ1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FZ1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | prs | 12.4% |
| Brakes | major | 7.5% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 5.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Wheels | major | 4.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | user entered | 3.4% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Tyres | major | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
FZ1 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 | 7 | 7,898 mi | 383 | 76.32% |
| 2015 | 26 | 21,561 mi | 1,808 | 91.5% |
| 2014 | 68 | 16,931 mi | 1,275 | 87.91% |
| 2013 | 80 | 14,396 mi | 1,258 | 90.32% |
| 2012 | 109 | 23,355 mi | 1,310 | 92.42% |
| 2011 | 127 | 20,277 mi | 1,522 | 88.74% |
| 2010 | 358 | 20,851 mi | 1,242 | 89.83% |
| 2009 | 632 | 22,084 mi | 1,339 | 89.54% |
| 2008 | 916 | 23,874 mi | 1,354 | 89.16% |
| 2007 | 948 | 23,308 mi | 1,324 | 88% |
| 2006 | 566 | 26,144 mi | 1,412 | 87.13% |
| 2004 | 5 | 29,298 mi | 1,611 | 86.36% |
FZ1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha FZ1?
Across 3,855 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (12.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.5% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (5.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha FZ1?
The median Yamaha FZ1 in the UK has covered 22,898 miles, and typically rides about 1,336 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,888 and 33,896 miles.
Is the Yamaha FZ1 reliable?
88.66% of Yamaha FZ1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,855 Yamaha FZ1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.