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DE08 YFW

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,650 mi
Last recorded24,650 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YFW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 24,650 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 23,967 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 23,967 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 23,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 20,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 15,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 14,073 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 14,065 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 14,049 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 14,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 14,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 13,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 13,944 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 12,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2014 12,532 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 10,758 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 9,325 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2011 7,329 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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DE08 YFW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE08 YFW, 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 DE08 YFW registered?

DE08 YFW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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