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LF08 DRV

2008 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

5,232 mi
Last recorded5,232 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha R69,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 DRV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 5,232 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 5,224 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 5,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 5,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 5,177 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 5,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 5,149 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 5,049 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 4,972 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 4,839 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 4,843 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 4,757 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 4,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 3,598 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 3,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 3,092 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 2,338 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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LF08 DRV is a 2008 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 9,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF08 DRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF08 DRV registered?

LF08 DRV is a 2008 Yamaha R6, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is LF08 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 DRV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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