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EF08 TXC

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,008 mi
Last recorded8,008 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 TXC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 8,008 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 7,794 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 7,759 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2021 7,759 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure front bolts missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 7,740 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 7,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre contaminated

Pass 23 Jun 2018 6,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 6,242 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2015 5,901 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 5,131 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 5,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 4,662 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 4,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 3,857 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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EF08 TXC 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 71.4%.

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 EF08 TXC, 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 EF08 TXC registered?

EF08 TXC is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is EF08 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 TXC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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