Yamaha FZR600
Real ownership data from 2,147 UK FZR600 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FZR600 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 20.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 11.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 11.2% |
| Wheels | major | 11.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 7.7% |
| Fuel system | fail | 3.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | prs | 3.6% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 3.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fuel system.
FZR600 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 26,564 mi | 1,546 | 81.82% |
| 2004 | 8 | 36,348 mi | 2,370 | 75% |
| 2003 | 11 | 33,073 mi | 2,109 | 82.95% |
| 2002 | 18 | 11,704 mi | 1,481 | 79.43% |
| 2001 | 17 | 24,427 mi | 512 | 79.49% |
| 2000 | 21 | 27,825 mi | 1,105 | 78.23% |
| 1999 | 13 | 26,111 mi | 744 | 68.83% |
| 1998 | 37 | 29,568 mi | 978 | 71.97% |
| 1997 | 34 | 26,348 mi | 797 | 74.12% |
| 1996 | 127 | 26,747 mi | 745 | 76.32% |
| 1995 | 383 | 28,159 mi | 712 | 76.02% |
| 1994 | 438 | 29,909 mi | 780 | 73.76% |
| 1993 | 92 | 28,664 mi | 645 | 70.06% |
| 1992 | 157 | 29,710 mi | 762 | 71.43% |
| 1991 | 197 | 32,240 mi | 736 | 70.84% |
| 1990 | 257 | 32,284 mi | 554 | 70.01% |
| 1989 | 295 | 32,897 mi | 535 | 69.42% |
| 1988 | 10 | 40,032 mi | 1,295 | 71.05% |
| 1987 | 7 | 34,180 mi | 1,904 | 75% |
FZR600 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha FZR600?
Across 2,147 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (20.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (11.2% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (11.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha FZR600?
The median Yamaha FZR600 in the UK has covered 30,259 miles, and typically rides about 704 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 21,687 and 39,178 miles.
Is the Yamaha FZR600 reliable?
73.29% of Yamaha FZR600 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.04 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,147 Yamaha FZR600 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.