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MD08 FBA

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,256 mi
Last recorded29,256 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 FBA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2025 29,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 28,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 28,578 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,193 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 24,839 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 24,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,197 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 20,527 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 15,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 6,369 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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MD08 FBA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MD08 FBA, 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 MD08 FBA registered?

MD08 FBA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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