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DV08 UBA

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,722 mi
Last recorded59,722 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UBA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,655 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chain corroded

front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2022 57,243 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 57,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,657 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 51,708 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 51,708 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly lever is starting to seize (3.1.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on not working (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,641 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear rear tyre has feathered tread pattern and squared off possible cause under inflated tyre may cause vibration.

Fail 9 Feb 2017 47,641 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear rear tyre has feathered tread pattern and squared off possible cause under inflated tyre may cause vibration.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,777 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 5,832 miles

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 2012 4,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 3,673 miles

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

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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DV08 UBA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV08 UBA, 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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DV08 UBA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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