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BL08 GKA

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,923 mi
Last recorded15,923 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GKA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 15,923 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 15,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 10,322 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 8,477 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 7,578 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 6,852 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 6,090 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 5,826 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 5,715 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 5,112 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 5,094 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 GKA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BL08 GKA, 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 BL08 GKA registered?

BL08 GKA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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