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SV08 AOT

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 AOT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 60,616 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,409 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 60,409 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 58,961 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,348 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,681 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,392 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,392 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Mar 2016 41,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,920 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 35,920 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,021 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 27,513 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,140 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 5,029 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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SV08 AOT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV08 AOT, 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 SV08 AOT registered?

SV08 AOT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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