YAMAHA FZ1 N

998cc Petrol Class 2

#1818 of 5426 overall #79 of 409 YAMAHAs #1101 of 2787 other bikes

87.3%

first-time pass rate

5.4%

failed outright

13,005

median miles at test

8,472

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2009–2025

The FZ1 N's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2009 (86.9% → 87.1%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the FZ1 N's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage FZ1 N passes first time 89.4% of the time; by 50k that's 80.8%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a FZ1 N

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	185	22.7	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	165	20.2	0.9×
tyres and wheels	94	11.5	0.5×
brakes	89	10.9	0.2×
reg plates and vin	74	9.1	1.1×
tyres	60	7.4	0.8×
suspension	51	6.3	0.7×
Identification of the vehicle	37	4.5	1.9×
structure and attachments	37	4.5	0.6×
steering and suspension	23	2.8	0.1×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the FZ1 N beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the FZ1 N.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2013 (90.8% pass). Weakest: 2006 (85.4%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

YAMAHA FZ1 N FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the YAMAHA FZ1 N reliable?

The YAMAHA FZ1 N is more reliable than average for its class: 87.3% of its 8,472 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1818 of 5426 models.

What does a FZ1 N fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 23% of all defects recorded against failed FZ1 N tests.

What is the best year of FZ1 N to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (90.8%) and 2006 worst (85.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a FZ1 N last?

The median FZ1 N shows 13,005 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 80.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.