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LJ08 PYX

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,053 mi
Last recorded40,053 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 PYX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 40,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,888 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 38,888 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,177 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,199 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 37,199 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 32,100 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 29,973 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,209 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 27,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,800 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 25,667 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

No number plate light

Pass 7 Feb 2014 25,667 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

No number plate light

Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,135 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,070 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

bike has no number plate light

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 PYX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 PYX registered?

LJ08 PYX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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