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PL57 DFU

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,982 mi
Last recorded27,982 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 DFU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 27,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 27,722 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 27,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 27,414 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 25,291 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 25,291 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 25,060 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 24,117 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 23,931 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 23,931 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 23,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,382 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 23,382 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,959 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,467 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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PL57 DFU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PL57 DFU, 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 PL57 DFU registered?

PL57 DFU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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