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SK08 AEF

2008 Yamaha FZ6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,848 mi
Last recorded20,848 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 AEF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 20,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 20,656 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 17,132 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 17,132 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 14,026 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 8,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 6,172 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 6,172 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 2,192 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 1,955 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 1,603 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 1,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 1,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 945 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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SK08 AEF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK08 AEF, 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 SK08 AEF registered?

SK08 AEF is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is SK08 AEF safe to buy?

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