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AE08 AVM

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6

Grey Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,840 mi
Last recorded14,840 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R610,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AVM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 14,840 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 14,840 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 14,622 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 14,622 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 14,593 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,451 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 14,271 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front near side front brake slightly dragging

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 14,271 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front near side front brake slightly dragging

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 13,685 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 12,963 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,315 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 9,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 8,154 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 5,533 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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AE08 AVM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Grey with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 10,689 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 AVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE08 AVM registered?

AE08 AVM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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