2007 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer ABS 1.0L Petrol · ST57 BTY

The most recent DVSA examination on 10 March 2026 returned a PASS result with no advisories or defects recorded, and the four prior tests from March 2025, March 2024, January 2023 and November 2021 also all passed cleanly with no recorded items. This represents a consistent, stable roadworthiness trend over a near five-year MOT window, with no deterioration in pass status, no recurring failure categories, and no advisory notes flagging developing wear. For a prospective buyer, this clean pattern is reassuring, although it should be noted that MOT testing for motorcycles of this age does not cover engine management, drivetrain internals, or full suspension servicing depth, so the absence of advisories does not equate to a comprehensive mechanical health certificate. Recorded mileage stands at 25,538 miles across approximately 19 years, equating to an average of around 1,344 miles per annum. This is notably low for a motorcycle and suggests either genuinely limited use, seasonal riding only, or extended periods of storage. The MOT history reflects this pattern, with annual tests typically clustering around early spring, consistent with a bike being brought out of winter lay-up, and there are no extended unexplained gaps in testing. Low annual mileage reduces wear on high-mileage consumables such as chain and sprockets, brake pads, and engine internals, but it elevates the risk of time-based degradation including perished rubber, oxidised brake discs, dried suspension seals, stale fuel, and a depleted 12V battery. The mechanical implication is that calendar age, rather than mileage, will dictate much of the immediate maintenance requirement. Given the clean MOT record but the age-and-storage profile of the machine, physical inspection should focus on deterioration that occurs through standing rather than use. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds harden and craze well before the tread depth is exhausted on low-mileage machines, and any DOT date code older than five years warrants serious scrutiny. Brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion and the calipers checked for free operation, as seized or binding calipers are a common consequence of prolonged inactivity. The 12V battery should be load-tested rather than merely voltage-checked, and all fluid systems, including brake fluid (which is hygroscopic and time-limited) and any cooling system if applicable, should be evaluated against age rather than mileage. The drive chain, even if low-wear, may have surface corrosion and stiff links from storage and should be inspected for free articulation. On a test ride, the buyer should listen for any clonks or knocking from the front and rear suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn or dried bushes, and pay attention to the operation of the ABS system, as the FAZER ABS model requires both functional wheel sensors and a serviceable hydraulic modulator. Brake feel should be firm and progressive without sponginess, and there should be no pulling to either side under braking, which could indicate a binding caliper. The engine should start promptly from cold, idle smoothly without excessive smoke, and respond cleanly to throttle inputs, as low-mileage bikes can suffer from varnish accumulation in fuel systems and vacuum lines if modern fuels have been sitting for extended intervals. A thorough service history verification, particularly confirming recent fluid changes and any compression or leak-down test results, would be highly advisable to substantiate the clean MOT narrative.