CarVerify

Free Car Check

FT57 HGE

2008 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,516 mi
Last recorded47,516 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ1S16,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 HGE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 47,516 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 47,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,279 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 46,469 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,318 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 45,318 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 44,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,382 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 40,377 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,075 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,417 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,913 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 20,908 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,392 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
Full Yamaha FZ1S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FT57 HGE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FT57 HGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT57 HGE?

You can check the full history of FT57 HGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FT57 HGE registered?

FT57 HGE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 9 February 2008.

Is FT57 HGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 HGE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT57 HGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FT57 HGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.