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LF08 BFX

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,101 mi
Last recorded28,101 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R610,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 BFX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 28,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 27,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 27,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 26,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 26,208 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 25,642 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 24,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 23,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 22,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 22,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 19,796 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 14,812 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 14,812 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 11,726 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 8,463 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 8,463 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 6,759 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 4,872 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 4,862 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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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LF08 BFX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF08 BFX, 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 LF08 BFX registered?

LF08 BFX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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