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BK08 WPL

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,530 mi
Last recorded8,530 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 WPL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 8,530 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 8,310 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 8,310 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 7,393 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 7,393 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 5,710 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 4,340 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 4,304 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 4,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 3,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 3,319 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 3,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 2,648 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 1,162 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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BK08 WPL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK08 WPL, 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 BK08 WPL registered?

BK08 WPL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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