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HV58 GMX

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,731 mi
Last recorded46,731 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 GMX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 46,731 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 45,801 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 45,796 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 44,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,837 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,447 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 39,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 33,408 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 33,408 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 30,734 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 28,003 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,800 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 25,798 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,753 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 16,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 16,607 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,518 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 8,138 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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HV58 GMX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV58 GMX, 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 HV58 GMX registered?

HV58 GMX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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