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RO08 HXD

2008 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 Abs

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,148 mi
Last recorded61,148 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 Abs18,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HXD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6 Fazer S2 Abs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 61,148 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 61,148 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2025 61,137 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 61,122 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 61,122 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 61,093 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 61,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 60,999 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,938 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 60,938 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,929 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,908 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 58,332 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 58,058 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,952 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 46,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,123 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,545 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 Abs?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
1,025
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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RO08 HXD is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 Abs in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 18,292 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 Fazer S2 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO08 HXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO08 HXD is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 Abs, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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