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HX08 SDU

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,260 mi
Last recorded30,260 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 SDU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 30,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 30,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 28,211 miles

Front slight bind

Pass 5 Mar 2024 25,616 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 25,597 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 25,597 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 23,968 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 23,968 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 23,692 miles

Front pads on inside front calipers about 2mm left

Pass 29 Jul 2020 22,141 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,030 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 22,018 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,763 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,196 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 20,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,350 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 19,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 12,903 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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HX08 SDU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HX08 SDU, 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 HX08 SDU registered?

HX08 SDU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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