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EA08 UKY

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,520 mi
Last recorded25,520 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 UKY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 25,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 24,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 23,783 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 23,783 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 23,479 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 23,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 23,154 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 23,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 22,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,411 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,848 miles

dip beam is a little high

Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,469 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,168 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,358 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 17,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,988 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,954 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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EA08 UKY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue 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 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 EA08 UKY, 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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What year was EA08 UKY registered?

EA08 UKY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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