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OW08 FHX

2008 Yamaha FZ6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,726 mi
Last recorded18,726 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 FHX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 18,726 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 17,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 16,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 16,799 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 16,716 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 16,716 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 15,506 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 15,506 miles

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 15,174 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 35kg (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at lowest point (4.1.3(ii))

number plate light not illuminating

Fail 5 Aug 2017 15,174 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 35kg (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at lowest point (4.1.3(ii))

number plate light not illuminating

Pass 30 Jul 2016 14,342 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 14,342 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,846 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 11,109 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 8,651 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 5,110 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 4,999 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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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OW08 FHX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OW08 FHX, 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 OW08 FHX registered?

OW08 FHX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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