Yamaha Fzs1000
MotorcycleFrom 3,220 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Fzs1000s fare better: 2008 models pass at 87.4% vs 90.1% for 2002.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 32 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.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 32 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| audible warning not working | 10 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 9 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 8 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 8 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 87.4% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2007 | 83.2% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre |
| 2006 | 85.5% | a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp, audible warning not working |
| 2005 | 90.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
4 earlier years
| 2004 | 92.2% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2003 | 90.7% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre |
| 2002 | 90.1% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2001 | 89.8% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fzs1000s tested had between 25,202 and 47,236 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,402 median miles, the Fzs1000 has 0.028 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 Fzs1000 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Fzs1000 has a 90.2% MOT pass rate based on 3,220 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Fzs1000?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Fzs1000 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Fzs1000 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Fzs1000 is 34,402 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,202 and 47,236 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.