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FM57 NKG

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,212 mi
Last recorded31,212 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 NKG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 31,212 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 30,296 miles

headlight beam converters fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,210 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 28,081 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 27,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 24,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,982 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 17,838 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 15,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 14,292 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,962 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 12,692 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,949 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,703 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1S?

Based on 15,127 MOT tests across 1,279 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,279
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
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FM57 NKG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ1S models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ1S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM57 NKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1S typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ1S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM57 NKG registered?

FM57 NKG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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The MOT history for FM57 NKG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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