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AE08 MLY

2008 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,056 mi
Last recorded14,056 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha R69,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MLY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 14,056 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 14,056 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,048 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 13,760 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 13,332 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 13,332 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,479 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 12,471 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

RH crash bung loose

Pass 18 Apr 2014 10,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 10,631 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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AE08 MLY is a 2008 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 9,315 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 MLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AE08 MLY registered?

AE08 MLY is a 2008 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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