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SV08 HXE

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,860 mi
Last recorded31,860 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 HXE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 31,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 29,384 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 27,043 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 22,040 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 22,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 19,850 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 18,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 16,875 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,417 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 15,351 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 15,337 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,347 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,479 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 6,353 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 HXE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HXE, 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 HXE registered?

SV08 HXE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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