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MJ08 KBX

2008 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

18,068 mi
Last recorded18,068 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha R69,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KBX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 18,068 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 18,068 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 14,497 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 13,295 miles

main beam tell tale light stays on

Fail 28 Apr 2022 13,282 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

main beam tell tale light stays on

Pass 29 Oct 2020 11,274 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 11,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 10,298 miles

Clutch lever shortened short lever fitted (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied short lever fitted (1.1.2 (d))

clutch cable frayed

front indicators not very visible from the front.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 10,298 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front switch stays on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened short lever fitted (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied short lever fitted (1.1.2 (d))

clutch cable frayed

front indicators not very visible from the front.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 9,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 5,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 4,376 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 4,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 4,364 miles

Registration plate incorrect too small (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 3,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 2,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 2,242 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 2,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 2,234 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

nearside front footrest fouling on swingarm

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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MJ08 KBX is a 2008 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 9,315 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ08 KBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ08 KBX registered?

MJ08 KBX is a 2008 Yamaha R6, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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