Known problems
We're still verifying common problems for this bike. Riders who've owned one can help: ask about this bike.
What to check on a MT-07
- Check the underside of the tail and exhaust for wheelie scrape marks.
- Check the oil pan for dents and the fork seals for leaks.
- Ask what exhaust and tuning changes have been made. Ask for the stock parts.
- Bounce test the front and rear suspension.
- Check the chain and sprockets: this bike is hard on chains if it has been ridden hard.
Do these on top of the standard walkaround. The free kit has the full list.
Safety recalls
Recalls are fixed free by a dealer, but only if someone took the bike in. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN. You can also check a VIN yourself at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2015 cables #14V657000
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 FZ07 motorcycles manufactured May 1, 2014, to September 30, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the positive battery cable may be pinched between the seat base and seat bracket.
Risk: If the battery cable is pinched, it may chafe and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable and seat bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990089.
NHTSA data fetched 2026-11-03.
Is it a good first bike?
Light and easy at low speed, but the torque lifts the front wheel easily. Fine for a careful new rider; take a riding course first.
Generations
FZ-07
2015 to 2017
US name for the first MT-07. Basic, non-adjustable suspension apart from rear preload.
MT-07 update
2018 to 2020
Renamed MT-07 in the US. Revised suspension and styling.
MT-07 refresh
2021 to present
New styling, LED lighting and Euro 5 updates. Later years add a TFT dash.