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RO08 LKU

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,580 mi
Last recorded83,580 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 LKU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 83,580 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 83,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,800 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 82,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 72,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 71,697 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,586 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 67,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 67,285 miles

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

Front tyre wearing slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,735 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 65,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,132 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 54,132 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,414 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 44,414 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,314 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,681 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 LKU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RO08 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

RO08 LKU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is RO08 LKU safe to buy?

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