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GV08 XRY

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,401 mi
Last recorded7,401 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R610,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XRY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 7,401 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 6,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 5,833 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 4,741 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 3,314 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 2,978 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 2,949 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 2,487 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 701,629 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted top mounting loose (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 1,020 miles

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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GV08 XRY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV08 XRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 XRY registered?

GV08 XRY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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