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GP08 JKO

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,951 mi
Last recorded12,951 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 089,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 JKO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 12,951 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 12,502 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 12,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 12,207 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 12,001 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 11,281 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 8,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 8,156 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rear indicators blocked by numberplate (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 7,753 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 7,743 miles

Footrest missing pillion (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 6,910 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 6,837 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 6,538 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 08?

Based on 2,056 MOT tests across 363 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
931
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
363
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 11
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Direction indicators not working 7
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GP08 JKO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 9,396 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 08 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 JKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP08 JKO registered?

GP08 JKO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is GP08 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 JKO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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