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DN08 FWR

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,159 mi
Last recorded27,159 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 089,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 FWR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 08
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 27,159 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,509 miles

Exhaust noisy studs on manifold have snapped of cylinder 2 and 3 (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside footrest snapped on end not likely to become loose

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 20,037 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70x17 (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2016 19,279 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 180/55x17 (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70x17 (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn not able to see the front sprocket but would advise to replace both with new chain. (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,452 miles

rear tyre has various cuts

Pass 13 Jun 2014 13,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 13,447 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Inner Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

full tank damaged

iner footpeg damaged

no rear foot pegs at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,826 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 5,245 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 08?

Based on 2,056 MOT tests across 363 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
931
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
363
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 11
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Direction indicators not working 7
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DN08 FWR is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 9,396 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 Yzf R6 08 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN08 FWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DN08 FWR registered?

DN08 FWR is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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