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SV08 GKG

2008 Yamaha FZ6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,061 mi
Last recorded15,061 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 GKG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 15,061 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 15 May 2025 12,756 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 11,724 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 11,724 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 11,241 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 11,241 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 10,555 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 8,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 7,571 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 6,342 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 4,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 3,248 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 1,973 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 1,868 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 GKG 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 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 SV08 GKG, 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 GKG registered?

SV08 GKG is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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