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RO08 HXF

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,759 mi
Last recorded25,759 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HXF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 25,759 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 24,972 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 23,702 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 22,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 19,624 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 17,818 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tyre valve stem slightly damaged rear

Pass 6 Jun 2017 17,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 16,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 16,164 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 15,332 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 12,895 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 12,522 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,522 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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RO08 HXF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO08 HXF, 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 RO08 HXF registered?

RO08 HXF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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