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LO08 XER

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,384 mi
Last recorded41,384 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 XER
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,384 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 41,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 40,914 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 40,907 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 40,829 miles

Front and rear tyres deep cuts

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 40,816 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 40,409 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is worn to 1.6mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 40,396 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 40,396 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,980 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 30,809 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 25,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 24,822 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 23,752 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,702 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 21,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,587 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 19,587 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,888 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

clutch lever bent

Fail 23 Jun 2011 15,887 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

clutch lever bent

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 XER is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XER, 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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LO08 XER is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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