YAMAHA FZR600R
Pass rate over time
The FZR600R's first-time pass rate has risen 8.8 points since 2006, 70.6% to 79.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FZR600R passes first time 78.1% of the time; by 40k that's 68.1%.
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 FZR600R
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
57 | 28.2 |
| brakes |
|
43 | 21.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
43 | 21.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
17 | 8.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
11 | 5.4 |
| drive system |
|
9 | 4.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 3.5 |
| body and structure |
|
6 | 3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
5 | 2.5 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the FZR600R beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 FZR600R.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1995 (76.2% pass). Weakest: 1994 (71.1%).
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.