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DU08 GDV

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,290 mi
Last recorded23,290 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 GDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 23,290 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 22,271 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 21,161 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 21,161 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rhs below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim close to limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 18,653 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim front left side has a dent/buckle -close to limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit r-tyre tread 1.6m close to 1.0m limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 14,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 11,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 8,581 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 7,220 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 6,876 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 5,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 5,121 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 5,084 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 4,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 4,930 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 4,873 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 4,763 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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DU08 GDV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DU08 GDV, 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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DU08 GDV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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