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LD08 BWX

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,259 mi
Last recorded22,259 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BWX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 22,259 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 22,259 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 21,975 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 21,971 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 20,031 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 20,031 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 17,639 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 17,265 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s swinging arm pivot / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 16,709 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively very slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 16,584 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 15,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 12,434 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 9,347 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 9,344 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 9,278 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,839 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 7,897 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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LD08 BWX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LD08 BWX, 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 LD08 BWX registered?

LD08 BWX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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