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MT08 XTX

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,512 mi
Last recorded21,512 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 XTX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 21,512 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 21,512 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 21,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 19,929 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 19,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 18,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 17,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,535 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 15,620 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 15,569 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2014 11,376 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 8,778 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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MT08 XTX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MT08 XTX, 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 MT08 XTX registered?

MT08 XTX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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