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ST08 UCW

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,621 mi
Last recorded41,621 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 UCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 41,621 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 39,657 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 38,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,173 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 31,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,985 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 23,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 19,095 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,712 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,294 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 15,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 14,244 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,176 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,154 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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ST08 UCW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 ST08 UCW, 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 ST08 UCW registered?

ST08 UCW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is ST08 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 UCW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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