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GY58 WHU

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,209 mi
Last recorded75,209 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 WHU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 75,209 miles

Central Front EXHAUST NUT CORROSION

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened DUST SEAL DAMAGED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front RADIATOR HOSE CORRODED

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear TAIL TIDY SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 74,916 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced EXHAUST MANIFOLD NUTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WATER PIPE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened DUST SEAL SPLIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear TAIL TIDY SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,732 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened DUST SEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside LOWER WATER PIPE CORRODED

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,310 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,105 miles

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

Front EXHAUST HEADER NUTS VERY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing FORK DUST SEAL SPLITTING (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 73,887 miles

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

Front EXHAUST HEADER NUTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing DUST SEAL CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,837 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,553 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 73,535 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,827 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 72,827 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,365 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 71,365 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,520 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 69,516 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,897 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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GY58 WHU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY58 WHU, 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 GY58 WHU registered?

GY58 WHU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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