Yamaha FZR1000
Real ownership data from 2,152 UK FZR1000 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FZR1000 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 18.9% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 13.7% |
| Suspension | prs | 11.8% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 4% |
| Electrical | minor | 3.8% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 3.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
FZR1000 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 25,486 mi | 1,468 | 87.69% |
| 2007 | 5 | 9,642 mi | 1,091 | 94.12% |
| 2006 | 10 | 28,108 mi | 804 | 76.39% |
| 2003 | 8 | 45,543 mi | 2,181 | 70.83% |
| 2002 | 6 | 22,196 mi | 3,243 | 81.58% |
| 2001 | 10 | 24,704 mi | 605 | 81.63% |
| 2000 | 19 | 21,817 mi | 588 | 78.72% |
| 1999 | 30 | 36,112 mi | 738 | 71.93% |
| 1998 | 71 | 31,496 mi | 449 | 73.76% |
| 1997 | 76 | 26,188 mi | 446 | 74.61% |
| 1996 | 70 | 28,869 mi | 490 | 78.19% |
| 1995 | 69 | 24,768 mi | 580 | 76.86% |
| 1994 | 81 | 28,964 mi | 708 | 74.04% |
| 1993 | 70 | 30,904 mi | 412 | 79.25% |
| 1992 | 145 | 28,817 mi | 454 | 75.54% |
| 1991 | 295 | 29,932 mi | 425 | 77.39% |
| 1990 | 347 | 32,379 mi | 456 | 78.75% |
| 1989 | 355 | 31,038 mi | 440 | 75.31% |
| 1988 | 205 | 34,681 mi | 420 | 75.82% |
| 1987 | 241 | 33,290 mi | 439 | 71.73% |
FZR1000 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha FZR1000?
Across 2,152 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (18.9% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (13.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (11.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha FZR1000?
The median Yamaha FZR1000 in the UK has covered 30,880 miles, and typically rides about 464 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 20,897 and 40,408 miles.
Is the Yamaha FZR1000 reliable?
76.24% of Yamaha FZR1000 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.07 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,152 Yamaha FZR1000 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.