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R600 SMW

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,720 mi
Last recorded9,720 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 089,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 SMW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 7,847 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 7,847 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

number plate light not working at time of test.

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 SMW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SMW, 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.

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What year was R600 SMW registered?

R600 SMW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is R600 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R600 SMW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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