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HX08 TXY

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,751 mi
Last recorded56,751 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 TXY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 56,751 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s silencer clamp loose.

Fail 20 Nov 2023 56,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp not securing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 56,702 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust system insecure manifold clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp not securing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 52,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 52,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 41,299 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 13 Mar 2018 34,535 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. throttle assy not secure to handle bar (2.1.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,082 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 29,072 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,078 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 20,876 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 13,802 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 9,193 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 7,307 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 TXY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TXY, 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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HX08 TXY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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