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PL08 ZZU

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

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Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 ZZU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 32,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 23,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 23,193 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 23,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp not working on front + rear lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 20,013 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 15,432 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 14,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 14,734 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 13,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 10,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 7,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 6,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 6,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 4,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 3,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 2,439 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 2,439 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 ZZU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PL08 ZZU, 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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PL08 ZZU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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