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HJ08 VLT

2008 Yamaha FZ6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,590 mi
Last recorded28,590 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VLT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 28,590 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 28,588 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 28,583 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 28,547 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 28,547 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 28,251 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 27,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 25,716 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 23,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 21,790 miles

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

Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2017 21,721 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 21,721 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,186 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,621 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 7,936 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 1,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 1,316 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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HJ08 VLT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HJ08 VLT, 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 HJ08 VLT registered?

HJ08 VLT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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