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CA08 THG

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,131 mi
Last recorded36,131 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 THG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 36,131 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 35,793 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 35,539 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 35,220 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 34,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,878 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 33,878 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,406 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 33,404 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 30,035 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,307 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,968 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,554 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 11,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 7,491 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 7,456 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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CA08 THG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CA08 THG, 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 CA08 THG registered?

CA08 THG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is CA08 THG safe to buy?

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