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GU08 WJY

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,645 mi
Last recorded15,645 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 WJY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 15,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 13,696 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 11,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 8,892 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 8,817 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 8,804 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 8,796 miles

Front brakes dragging slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2016 8,793 miles

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

pillion pegs removed at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2015 8,561 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 8,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 7,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 6,850 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 6,442 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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GU08 WJY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU08 WJY, 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 GU08 WJY registered?

GU08 WJY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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