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VX08 JJU

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,992 mi
Last recorded19,992 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 JJU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 19,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 18,440 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 17,003 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 16,218 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 15,714 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 15,354 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 14,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 13,968 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 13,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 13,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 13,096 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 13,096 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 12,626 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 11,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 10,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,744 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 9,048 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 9,048 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,799 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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VX08 JJU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VX08 JJU, 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 VX08 JJU registered?

VX08 JJU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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