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PX08 VLR

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 VLR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 19,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 19,398 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 19,217 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 19,210 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 1.15mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,930 miles

Exhaust Can Has Been Catching Aftermarket Hugger.

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 18,553 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,289 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 16,285 miles

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 13,759 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,836 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 11,915 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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PX08 VLR is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PX08 VLR, 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 PX08 VLR registered?

PX08 VLR is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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