YAMAHA FZR750
Pass rate over time
The FZR750's first-time pass rate has fallen 20.9 points since 2006, 77.6% to 56.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FZR750 passes first time 73.3% of the time; by 50k that's 59.2%.
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 FZR750
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
68 | 32.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
49 | 23.1 |
| brakes |
|
42 | 19.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
14 | 6.6 |
| drive system |
|
13 | 6.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
9 | 4.2 |
| body and structure |
|
6 | 2.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 1.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 1.9 |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 1.4 |
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 FZR750 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 FZR750.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1987 (70.8% pass). Weakest: 1988 (66.7%).
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.