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LG58 WYW

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,101 mi
Last recorded26,101 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 089,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 WYW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 08
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 26,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 26,072 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 25,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 25,598 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower suspension wheel raised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 25,598 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (4.3.3 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower suspension wheel raised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 24,149 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 24,022 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted master ciliner (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,105 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 17,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 12,843 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 7,475 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 1,930 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Oct 2011 724 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 724 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 08?

Based on 2,056 MOT tests across 363 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
931
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
363
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 11
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Direction indicators not working 7
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LG58 WYW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 in Black 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 Yzf R6 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 9,396 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 08 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG58 WYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG58 WYW registered?

LG58 WYW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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