Yamaha FZ1S MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.6 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha FZ1S tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely23.3%

   10 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear16.3%

   7 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.0%

   6 occurrences

4. 4.A footrest missing or insecure11.6%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.3%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps9.3%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released9.3%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.0%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps7.0%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar7.0%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements7.0%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp4.7%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha FZ1S tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.5%

   62 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted9.3%

   61 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.1%

   20 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.7%

   18 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber bush excessively worn2.7%

   18 tests

6. 6.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn2.1%

   14 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.0%

   13 tests

8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn1.8%

   12 tests

What gets tested

The FZ1S fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

29,181

Test classes

class 2: 655

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha FZ1S?

89.2% unadjusted, from 655 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha FZ1S fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 23.3% of failed Yamaha FZ1S tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (16.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha FZ1S usually have at its MOT?

29,181 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.