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DU08 NAO

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,234 mi
Last recorded29,234 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R610,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 NAO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 29,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both left and right side (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 28,885 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))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 28,885 miles

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 28,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front foot rest end broken but does not affect function

Fail 10 Jul 2023 28,262 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front foot rest end broken but does not affect function

Pass 5 Jul 2022 27,752 miles

Nearside Front steering stop missing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 27,173 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 26,448 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,764 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,123 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 22,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,606 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,510 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 10,498 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 6,171 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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DU08 NAO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 10,689 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 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU08 NAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU08 NAO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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