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BG08 BBK

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,301 mi
Last recorded19,301 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 BBK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 19,301 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 18,762 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 17,241 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 16,762 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 16,762 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 14,357 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 11,185 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 11,170 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 10,996 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 10,010 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 9,342 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 8,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,246 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 4,291 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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BG08 BBK 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 93.3%.

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 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 BG08 BBK, 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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BG08 BBK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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