Yamaha FZS1000 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.5 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 FZS1000 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 severely22.0%

   29 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements20.5%

   27 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.1%

   12 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.8%

   9 occurrences

5. 5.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc6.1%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements6.1%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.3%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.5%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.5%

   6 occurrences

10. 10.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear4.5%

    6 occurrences

11. 11.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.8%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake3.8%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha FZS1000 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.0%

   163 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.1%

   142 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.1%

   96 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.1%

   73 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.8%

   66 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.4%

   56 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.8%

   41 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.6%

   38 tests

What gets tested

The FZS1000 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

34,920

Test classes

class 2: 2,323 · class 1: 1

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha FZS1000?

91.0% unadjusted, from 2,324 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha FZS1000 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 22.0% of failed Yamaha FZS1000 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (20.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha FZS1000 usually have at its MOT?

34,920 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.