YAMAHA FZ1 N ABS

998cc Petrol Class 2

#1400 of 5426 overall #56 of 409 YAMAHAs #854 of 2787 other bikes

88.6%

first-time pass rate

4.8%

failed outright

11,228

median miles at test

1,591

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The FZ1 N ABS's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.4 points since 2011, 88.1% to 84.7%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage FZ1 N ABS passes first time 90.4% of the time; by 40k that's 67.7%.

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 ABS

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	27	23.1	0.8×
lighting and signalling	25	21.4	0.3×
tyres and wheels	15	12.8	0.4×
reg plates and vin	15	12.8	1.2×
brakes	12	10.3	0.2×
tyres	7	6	0.6×
suspension	5	4.3	0.4×
structure and attachments	5	4.3	0.4×
steering and suspension	3	2.6	0.1×
Identification of the vehicle	3	2.6	0.8×

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 ABS beats 3 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 ABS.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (90.2% pass). Weakest: 2009 (86.5%).

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 ABS FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the YAMAHA FZ1 N ABS reliable?

The YAMAHA FZ1 N ABS is more reliable than average for its class: 88.6% of its 1,591 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1400 of 5426 models.

What does a FZ1 N ABS fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 23% of all defects recorded against failed FZ1 N ABS tests.

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

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (90.2%) and 2009 worst (86.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a FZ1 N ABS last?

The median FZ1 N ABS shows 11,228 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 67.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.