Yamaha Fazer
MotorcycleFrom 337 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and a lamp missing or inoperative. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 15.8% of Fazer failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £49.
Typical mileage
Half of all Fazers tested had between 14,758 and 31,502 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,232 median miles, the Fazer has 0.063 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Fazer MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Fazer has a 86.1% MOT pass rate based on 337 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Fazer?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Fazer is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Fazer at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Fazer is 22,232 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,758 and 31,502 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.