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DU08 MYP

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

29,312 mi
Last recorded29,312 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 089,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 MYP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,312 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre approximately 1.6mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 29,278 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 26,623 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 26,623 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 25,131 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 25,131 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 24,754 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 21,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,760 miles

Rear tyre worn on edge

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust noisey

Pass 27 May 2017 18,935 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,051 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 15,051 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 8,461 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 8,457 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 6,315 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 1,978 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 1,978 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 1,562 miles

rear indicators / rear lamp in one unit/ Signals are not as clear as original equipment.

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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DU08 MYP is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DU08 MYP, 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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DU08 MYP is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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