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LC08 MUY

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,415 mi
Last recorded7,415 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R610,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 MUY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 7,415 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 7,415 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 7,212 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 7,049 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 6,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

suspect r/h fork seal weeping slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2015 5,277 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 5,277 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 4,162 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 3,983 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 3,808 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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LC08 MUY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 10,689 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC08 MUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC08 MUY registered?

LC08 MUY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LC08 MUY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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