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BT08 YSB

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,638 mi
Last recorded52,638 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 YSB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 52,638 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 50,901 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 46,624 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 36,368 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 36,368 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 26,668 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 23,249 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 23,214 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 23,198 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 19,976 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,301 miles

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

Reg plate lamp not working

Fail 15 Jul 2014 18,301 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Reg plate lamp not working

Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,438 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,854 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 14,832 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,862 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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BT08 YSB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT08 YSB, 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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BT08 YSB is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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