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R6 YUP

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,537 mi
Last recorded17,537 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 089,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 YUP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 08
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 17,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No lights fitted at TOT daylight use ONLY

Fail 23 May 2026 10,847 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No lights fitted at TOT daylight use ONLY

Pass 10 Apr 2025 10,123 miles

Day Light Use Only No Lights Fitted at Time Of Test

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 9,802 miles

No lights fitted at TOT day light use only

Pass 16 Mar 2023 8,707 miles

Day Light Use Only No lights or Indicators fitted At TOT

Pass 15 Mar 2022 7,917 miles

DAY TIME USE ONLY

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 6,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 5,208 miles

only to be used during daylight hours, and not at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 3 May 2014 4,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 3,033 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 3,033 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 1,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 1,306 miles

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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R6 YUP is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 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 Yzf R6 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 9,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R6 YUP, 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 R6 YUP registered?

R6 YUP is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is R6 YUP safe to buy?

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