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N6 DFR

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Bronze Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,677 mi
Last recorded54,677 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 DFR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 54,677 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 84,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 84,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 81,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 77,530 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 77,526 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 74,095 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,367 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 67,367 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 25,187 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 16,650 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 10,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 9,046 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 6,773 miles

cracks apearing in front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2015 6,773 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

cracks apearing in front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2014 6,683 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 6,292 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 6,124 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 6,124 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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N6 DFR is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Bronze 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 N6 DFR, 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 N6 DFR registered?

N6 DFR is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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