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FY58 JXS

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,866 mi
Last recorded76,866 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 JXS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 76,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,661 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED AT ATTACHMENT TO CYLINDERS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2023 74,619 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain Guard Missing

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Left Hand Front Engine Casing Missing

Pass 12 Jun 2021 71,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,306 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,876 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,564 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,897 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,303 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,293 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 35,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,246 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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FY58 JXS is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY58 JXS, 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 FY58 JXS registered?

FY58 JXS is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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