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RV08 BVJ

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,207 mi
Last recorded54,207 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 BVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 54,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 54,003 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 53,582 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 47,416 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 47,416 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 42,171 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 33,379 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess REAR BRAKE PADS BEEN FOULING ON HUB (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 33,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess REAR BRAKE PADS BEEN FOULING ON HUB (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 25,034 miles

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

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively lever (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 18,393 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 May 2016 8,698 miles

N/S FORK SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Offside Front FORK SEAL DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Fail 10 May 2016 8,687 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front FORK SEAL DUST COVER DETERIORATED

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,615 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 8,522 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 8,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 7,660 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 6,631 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 6,631 miles

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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RV08 BVJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV08 BVJ, 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 RV08 BVJ registered?

RV08 BVJ is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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