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CV08 FZU

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,992 mi
Last recorded24,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 FZU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 24,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 24,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,785 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 22,060 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 21,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 17,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,485 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 13,329 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 13,329 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,725 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 9,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 7,614 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 5,061 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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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CV08 FZU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV08 FZU, 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 CV08 FZU registered?

CV08 FZU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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