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CP08 PKV

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,583 mi
Last recorded40,583 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 PKV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 40,583 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 38,007 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 35,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 29,101 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 29,083 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 20,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 19,933 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 19,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2016 19,296 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 18,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,757 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 14,339 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 11,281 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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CP08 PKV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP08 PKV, 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 CP08 PKV registered?

CP08 PKV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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