Yamaha FZ6
Real ownership data from 9,294 UK FZ6 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FZ6 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 2.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 1.1% |
| Suspension | fail | 1% |
| Other | major | 0.9% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.9% |
| Lights and indicators | user entered | 0.9% |
| Electrical | major | 0.7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 0.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
FZ6 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 | 8 | 19,258 mi | 1,790 | 90.91% |
| 2013 | 12 | 30,800 mi | 2,342 | 84% |
| 2012 | 20 | 14,779 mi | 1,050 | 89.03% |
| 2011 | 50 | 18,828 mi | 1,585 | 87.16% |
| 2010 | 157 | 19,760 mi | 1,372 | 89.47% |
| 2009 | 748 | 22,039 mi | 1,447 | 87.6% |
| 2008 | 1,541 | 22,484 mi | 1,447 | 85.95% |
| 2007 | 1,730 | 23,012 mi | 1,513 | 85.74% |
| 2006 | 1,119 | 25,041 mi | 1,522 | 85.13% |
| 2005 | 1,674 | 23,952 mi | 1,500 | 84.68% |
| 2004 | 1,769 | 24,062 mi | 1,515 | 85.19% |
| 2003 | 435 | 26,218 mi | 1,577 | 84.37% |
| 2002 | 9 | 21,789 mi | 1,511 | 85.23% |
| 2001 | 7 | 17,804 mi | 780 | 76.74% |
| 2000 | 6 | 28,822 mi | 3,089 | 65.52% |
FZ6 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha FZ6?
Across 9,294 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (2.1% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (1.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha FZ6?
The median Yamaha FZ6 in the UK has covered 23,654 miles, and typically rides about 1,497 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,757 and 36,340 miles.
Is the Yamaha FZ6 reliable?
85.51% of Yamaha FZ6 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.67 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 9,294 Yamaha FZ6 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.