CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY58 VDL

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,511 mi
Last recorded40,511 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 VDL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 40,511 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 40,511 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 40,501 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 40,370 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front brake has fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

throttle has a large amount of free play

Pass 11 Jun 2021 39,691 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 39,691 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,545 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Apr 2018 39,288 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 39,273 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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
Full Yamaha FZ6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY58 VDL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY58 VDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY58 VDL?

You can check the full history of AY58 VDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY58 VDL registered?

AY58 VDL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AY58 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 VDL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY58 VDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY58 VDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.