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PL08 CMK

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,763 mi
Last recorded27,763 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 CMK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 27,763 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 27,657 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 27,657 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 27,531 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 27,022 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 24,849 miles

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

Offside Front Inner O/S/F fork dust seal beginning to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2021 24,779 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,389 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 23,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 18,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 14,732 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 12,718 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 11,863 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 11,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 10,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,002 miles

slight misalignment of front to rear wheel not affecting handling

Pass 17 Jun 2011 3,948 miles

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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PL08 CMK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 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 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 PL08 CMK, 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 PL08 CMK registered?

PL08 CMK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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