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MD08 FBO

2008 Yamaha FZ6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,362 mi
Last recorded30,362 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 FBO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 30,362 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 30,362 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 29,768 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 29,351 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 29,351 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 29,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 28,352 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 28,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 26,643 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 26,643 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 24,006 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,418 miles

Nearside clutch lever short (broken)

Pass 22 Feb 2018 21,274 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 21,274 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 20,853 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 20,853 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,298 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,478 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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MD08 FBO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MD08 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

MD08 FBO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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