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BL08 GJZ

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,049 mi
Last recorded64,049 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GJZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 64,049 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 60,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 57,290 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 51,691 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 50,277 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 36,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 27,221 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 17,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2015 10,049 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 8,045 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 7,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 7,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 6,317 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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BL08 GJZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BL08 GJZ, 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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BL08 GJZ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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