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NX08 XNU

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,883 mi
Last recorded13,883 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 089,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 XNU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 13,883 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 13,663 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 12,717 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 12,461 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 11,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 10,957 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 10,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 10,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 9,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 9,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,298 miles

Drive chain slightly tight very notchy when wheel is spun (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight spots (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,683 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 8,681 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 7,027 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 7,025 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 5,800 miles

Number plate light not working

Pass 1 May 2012 4,294 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 3,134 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 08?

Based on 2,056 MOT tests across 363 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
931
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
363
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 11
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Direction indicators not working 7
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NX08 XNU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 9,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 08 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX08 XNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NX08 XNU registered?

NX08 XNU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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