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BF58 TOJ

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,791 mi
Last recorded25,791 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 TOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 25,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 22,714 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 21,055 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 19,642 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 18,725 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 18,725 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 17,288 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 17,288 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 16,197 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 15,509 miles

Front tyre valve slightly cracked

Rear tyre valve slightly cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2018 15,503 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre valve slightly cracked

Rear tyre valve slightly cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2017 14,482 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged rear tyre valve stem rubber slightly deteriorated (4.1.2c)

drive chain seems very dry,lube recommended

throttle grip slightly loose,slips on throttle,but is not insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2017 14,461 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour green colour sidelight bulbs fitted (1.1.2a)

Handlebar deformed left side bent (2.1.1b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars due to nearside of handlebar being bent (2.1.2b)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged rear tyre valve stem rubber slightly deteriorated (4.1.2c)

drive chain seems very dry,lube recommended

throttle grip slightly loose,slips on throttle,but is not insecure

Pass 4 May 2016 11,110 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 10,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 9,395 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 8,495 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 5,957 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 2,937 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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BF58 TOJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF58 TOJ, 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 BF58 TOJ registered?

BF58 TOJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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