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WDV 162R

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,839 mi
Last recorded5,839 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDV 162R
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 5,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 5,583 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 5,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 5,308 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 3,829 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 2,601 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 1,512 miles
Pass 1 May 2015
Pass 30 May 2014 14,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 10,574 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 May 2012 10,574 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 May 2011 9,148 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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WDV 162R is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WDV 162R, 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 WDV 162R registered?

WDV 162R is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is WDV 162R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDV 162R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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