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OO06 YAM

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,533 mi
Last recorded26,533 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO06 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 26,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 26,045 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 25,472 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 25,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,063 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 21,641 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 21,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 20,565 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 19,280 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,817 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 16,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 14,974 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,868 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 12,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 8,896 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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OO06 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OO06 YAM, 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 OO06 YAM registered?

OO06 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 30 August 2008.

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The MOT history for OO06 YAM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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