Yamaha FZ1
Real ownership data from 3,848 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | major | 15.2% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 10.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 7.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 5.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 5.2% |
| Brakes | minor | 4.4% |
| Electrical | major | 4.2% |
| Wheels | major | 4.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
FZ1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 7,898 mi | 391 | 77.78% |
| 2015 | 26 | 21,561 mi | 1,808 | 91.5% |
| 2014 | 68 | 16,931 mi | 1,275 | 87.82% |
| 2013 | 80 | 14,396 mi | 1,258 | 90.42% |
| 2012 | 109 | 23,355 mi | 1,310 | 92.52% |
| 2011 | 127 | 20,277 mi | 1,522 | 88.75% |
| 2010 | 355 | 20,845 mi | 1,220 | 89.93% |
| 2009 | 632 | 21,982 mi | 1,339 | 89.55% |
| 2008 | 915 | 23,614 mi | 1,354 | 89.14% |
| 2007 | 946 | 23,194 mi | 1,319 | 88.06% |
| 2006 | 565 | 25,810 mi | 1,405 | 87.15% |
| 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 3,848 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (15.2% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (10.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (7.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha FZ1?
The median Yamaha FZ1 in the UK has covered 22,822 miles, and typically rides about 1,334 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,840 and 33,770 miles.
Is the Yamaha FZ1 reliable?
88.69% of Yamaha FZ1 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 3,848 Yamaha FZ1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.