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LO08 HCL

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,799 mi
Last recorded43,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 HCL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 43,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 38,644 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 37,463 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 34,233 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 22,626 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 22,626 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 15,494 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 15,493 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2015 11,052 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 7,237 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,391 miles

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

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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LO08 HCL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LO08 HCL, 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 LO08 HCL registered?

LO08 HCL is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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