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LJ08 BNV

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,225 mi
Last recorded79,225 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 BNV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 79,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 78,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 78,903 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 78,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 78,604 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,506 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 78,506 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 76,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,504 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 59,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,906 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 50,906 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 38,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,321 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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LJ08 BNV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ08 BNV, 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 LJ08 BNV registered?

LJ08 BNV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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