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AX08 FNL

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,168 mi
Last recorded16,168 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FNL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 16,168 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 16,167 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 15,030 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 14,294 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 13,703 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 13,161 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 12,475 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 12,475 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 11,714 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 11,714 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 10,423 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Apr 2017 10,423 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 8,746 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 8,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 8,485 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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AX08 FNL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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 AX08 FNL, 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 AX08 FNL registered?

AX08 FNL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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