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J10 SWL

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,218 mi
Last recorded29,218 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 SWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 29,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 28,078 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 22,987 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 22,987 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 May 2016 17,994 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 13,977 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 10,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 7,500 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 7,500 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 6,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2012 6,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 4,913 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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J10 SWL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J10 SWL, 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 J10 SWL registered?

J10 SWL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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