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WM08 DMO

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,432 mi
Last recorded47,432 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 DMO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 47,432 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 47,418 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 40,831 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 39,814 miles

Front Upper Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 39,814 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 38,633 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 36,601 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,682 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 33,350 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 33,425 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn front disks slightly worn. (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose drive chain loose close to fail. (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. wheel alignment slightly out. (2.5.1)

rear mudguard slightly loose. mudguard holds number plate and rear indicators.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 33,245 miles

Chain guard insecure rear mounting bolt missing from chain guard. (6.2.1c)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain adjuster insecure on offside rear. (6.2.1h)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn front disks slightly worn. (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose drive chain loose close to fail. (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. wheel alignment slightly out. (2.5.1)

rear mudguard slightly loose. mudguard holds number plate and rear indicators.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,933 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 24,948 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 24,940 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 21,696 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,696 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 15,466 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 15,455 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 12,369 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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WM08 DMO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WM08 DMO, 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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WM08 DMO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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