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GV08 OYT

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,222 mi
Last recorded47,222 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OYT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 47,222 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 47,222 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2024 46,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,477 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,563 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 38,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2016 34,389 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,193 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,925 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 28,162 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 21,480 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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GV08 OYT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue 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 GV08 OYT, 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 GV08 OYT registered?

GV08 OYT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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