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AY08 GUK

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,102 mi
Last recorded21,102 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 089,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 GUK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 08
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 21,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 13,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 10,978 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 10,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 7,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 6,298 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 6,333 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 5,792 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 4,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 4,134 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 08?

Based on 2,056 MOT tests across 363 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
931
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
363
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 11
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Direction indicators not working 7
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AY08 GUK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 9,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 08 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 GUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY08 GUK registered?

AY08 GUK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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