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WL08 KSK

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,085 mi
Last recorded17,085 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 KSK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 17,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 17,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 16,438 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 16,438 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 16,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 15,406 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 4 Dec 2019 15,406 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Pass 21 Apr 2018 14,894 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 20 Apr 2018 14,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Pass 8 Apr 2017 13,256 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Front tyre valve perished

Pass 2 Apr 2016 12,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,106 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 8,882 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 8,468 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 7,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 6,271 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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WL08 KSK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL08 KSK, 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 WL08 KSK registered?

WL08 KSK is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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