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LT08 LRA

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,431 mi
Last recorded37,431 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 LRA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 37,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 37,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 37,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 34,935 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 34,935 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 32,448 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 32,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 8 Feb 2023 29,694 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 26,262 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 26,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 24,160 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 23,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,850 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 17,031 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 12,434 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 11,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,794 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 5,871 miles

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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LT08 LRA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LT08 LRA, 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 LT08 LRA registered?

LT08 LRA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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