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B7 SYB

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,876 mi
Last recorded50,876 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 SYB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 50,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 49,139 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 48,092 miles

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 48,034 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,689 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 47,340 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,290 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 46,797 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 44,311 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 44,311 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 39,619 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' centre position (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 37,146 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,818 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 30,007 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 28,098 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 25,755 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 21,112 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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B7 SYB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B7 SYB, 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 B7 SYB registered?

B7 SYB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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