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FM08 TTE

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,377 mi
Last recorded53,377 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 TTE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 53,377 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 53,377 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 51,942 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 51,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 51,025 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 47,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 47,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 40,863 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 40,863 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 28,591 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 28,591 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 17,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 11,079 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 8,907 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 8,563 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 8,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 7,398 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 6,358 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 5,561 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 3,893 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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FM08 TTE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM08 TTE, 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 FM08 TTE registered?

FM08 TTE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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