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WJ58 XXK

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,075 mi
Last recorded21,075 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 XXK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 21,075 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 20,955 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 20,593 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 20,593 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 20,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow front (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

drive chain correded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 19,822 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 19,051 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 16,277 miles

Offside Front fork dust seal damaged

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 12,140 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 12,140 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 9,608 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 9,608 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 8,069 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 8,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2015 6,081 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 6,081 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 4,369 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 4,348 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,572 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 1,471 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 880 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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WJ58 XXK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ58 XXK, 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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WJ58 XXK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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