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BT08 ZKV

2008 Yamaha FZ6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,721 mi
Last recorded25,721 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ZKV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 25,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 22,875 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 19,010 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 18,963 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 18,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 18,925 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 18,708 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 17,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 16,998 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 16,998 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,532 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 16,532 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 14,178 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 14,176 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,322 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 7,372 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 7,186 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 7,186 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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BT08 ZKV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT08 ZKV, 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 BT08 ZKV registered?

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

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