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GJ08 GJZ

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,450 mi
Last recorded58,450 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R610,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 GJZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,450 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 56,100 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,393 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,895 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 52,891 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 51,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,211 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,829 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,829 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Jun 2014 33,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,858 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 30,858 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 25,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,761 miles

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

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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GJ08 GJZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ08 GJZ, 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 GJ08 GJZ registered?

GJ08 GJZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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