2007 Yamaha FZ1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 19, 2022 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other FZ1 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Yamaha FZ1. That is the most of any FZ1 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is structure (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 22,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Yamaha FZ1 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure5 · ~22,000 mi
Electrical System3 · ~42,000 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~27,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~70,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure556%22,000——
Electrical System333%42,000——
Unknown or Other222%27,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline111%70,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 3 complaints
2012: 1201212013: 1201312015: 3201532016: 1201612018: 1201812021: 1202112022: 120221

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Yamaha FZ1 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Yamaha FZ1.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The frame has cracked at the frame weld point on the right side. This is the manufacturers weld from Yamaha. This is a known issue that has affected hundreds of thousands of 06-07 Yamaha FZ1 motorcycles. Yamaha knows of their welding error and chooses to do nothing about it.

Structure · received Feb 19, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11452934

I noticed the frame is cracked on the weld on the right side!!! The bike has never been dropped. This is a manufacturing defect!!!

Structure · received Mar 30, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11405650

It is common knowledge that the rotor assembly on similar year fz1, and r1 is so faulty, that yamaha redesigned the part and began selling it. It is irresponsible of them to not issue a recall on such a widespread failure costing countless owners hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

Electrical System · received Mar 15, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11079703

I own an early 2007 fz1 motorcycle. The machine is in mint condition with only 15,000 miles. On february 25th 2016 i noticed a large crack in the frame weld on the right side. It starts at the bottom and climbs the weld over 2 inches, cleanly through to the other side. For the past month i have…

Structure · received Mar 16, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10850033

My dom is 10/06. The frame is cracked on the right side where the 2 sections meet. Above the centerline of the clutch. The aluminum frame is not cracked but rather the weld joining the front section of the frame to the rear section of the frame is cracked down the centerline of the weld. This is a…

Unknown or Other · received Oct 17, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10783092

Other Yamaha FZ1 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200790
2006 FZ190

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Yamaha FZ1?

Owners most often report structure, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Yamaha FZ1?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 Yamaha FZ1 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FZ1 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.