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CF08 HBG

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,004 mi
Last recorded31,004 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 HBG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 31,004 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 30,081 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 26,918 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 26,918 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 26,320 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 26,220 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 26,220 miles

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

Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 25,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 24,619 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,370 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,823 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,461 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,349 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,383 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 18,373 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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CF08 HBG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CF08 HBG, 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 CF08 HBG registered?

CF08 HBG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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