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R600 JTC

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,629 mi
Last recorded42,629 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 089,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 JTC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 08
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 42,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 42,205 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 41,722 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 41,722 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 40,498 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 38,519 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 38,519 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 34,975 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 34,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,394 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,842 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 30,818 miles

Stop lamp not working from o/s hand control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,848 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 24,013 miles

No pillion seat or footrests fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,965 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 16,965 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 13,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,042 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 08?

Based on 2,056 MOT tests across 363 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
931
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
363
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 11
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Direction indicators not working 7
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R600 JTC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 9,396 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 Yzf R6 08 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R600 JTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R600 JTC registered?

R600 JTC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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