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FN57 SKO

2008 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,131 mi
Last recorded29,131 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZS100016,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 SKO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 29,131 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 28,968 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 28,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 28,446 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 28,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 27,806 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 27,806 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021 27,249 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 27,249 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,464 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 May 2019 25,826 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 20,680 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (shock lower bearing) (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2016 18,270 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 18,083 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,083 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 May 2014 13,970 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 13,116 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 May 2012 12,237 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,651 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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FN57 SKO is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 16,108 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN57 SKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN57 SKO registered?

FN57 SKO is a 2008 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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