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CT08 AKN

2008 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,089 mi
Last recorded27,089 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha R69,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 AKN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 27,089 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 26,073 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 24,488 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2020 24,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 20,994 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 20,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 18,581 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 18,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 17,421 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 15,814 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 15,804 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 14,616 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 14,606 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 11,564 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 11,465 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,541 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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CT08 AKN is a 2008 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 9,315 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT08 AKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CT08 AKN is a 2008 Yamaha R6, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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