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AV08 YWB

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,202 mi
Last recorded9,202 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YWB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 9,202 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 9,191 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 9,159 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 8,922 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 8,696 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 8,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 8,280 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 8,280 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 8,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 7,548 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 7,184 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 6,759 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 6,683 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 6,639 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,639 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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AV08 YWB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 YWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV08 YWB registered?

AV08 YWB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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