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DX08 ELH

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,171 mi
Last recorded33,171 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R610,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 ELH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 33,171 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 30,434 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 24,716 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 24,716 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 19,556 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 16,702 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 13,831 miles

o/s foot rest damaged.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 13,820 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

o/s foot rest damaged.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 11,431 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 8,502 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 8,013 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 8,013 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 4,673 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 4,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 3,518 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 2,966 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
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DX08 ELH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DX08 ELH, 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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What year was DX08 ELH registered?

DX08 ELH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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