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RJ58 GFG

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,971 mi
Last recorded147,971 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 GFG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 147,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 93,384 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 38,275 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 37,197 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,896 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 30,896 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,691 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 28,691 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,280 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2016 24,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 9,408 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 4,497 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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RJ58 GFG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ58 GFG, 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 RJ58 GFG registered?

RJ58 GFG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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