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RJ58 MVF

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,863 mi
Last recorded59,863 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 MVF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 59,863 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 58,203 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,446 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 54,446 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 51,065 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 51,065 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 46,604 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 46,604 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 42,631 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 42,631 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 39,483 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 37,169 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 35,382 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 29,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 28,667 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 26,551 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 24,129 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 24,129 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,451 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 15,451 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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 MVF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVF, 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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RJ58 MVF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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