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RE08 YJW

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,603 mi
Last recorded32,603 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YJW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 32,603 miles

Clutch operation very stiff

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 32,542 miles

Clutch operation very heavy - customer advised

Fail 16 Aug 2024 32,526 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch operation very heavy - customer advised

Pass 23 Aug 2023 32,488 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Clutch Excessively Heavy. Cable seized.

Pass 18 Aug 2022 31,343 miles

Clutch Exceptionally Heavy

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,936 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 29,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 26,121 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 26,121 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 25,276 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 21,419 miles

Clutch Operation Very Stiff

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 21,419 miles

Upper Registration plate obscured Two Skulls Obscuring Reg Number (6.3.1d)

Clutch Operation Very Stiff

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake Pedal Little High

Pass 1 Mar 2016 12,610 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 12,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,466 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 13,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 6,266 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 2,183 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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RE08 YJW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RE08 YJW, 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 RE08 YJW registered?

RE08 YJW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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