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WP08 TKY

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,901 mi
Last recorded33,901 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 TKY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 33,901 miles

Front Footrest slightly loose n/s and o/s (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 33,877 miles

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

Front Footrest slightly loose n/s and o/s (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,610 miles

Front foot rests incorrectly positioned

Fail 19 Feb 2021 30,610 miles

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

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

Front foot rests incorrectly positioned

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 27,043 miles

Front foot rests not correctly positioned

Fail 14 Feb 2020 27,043 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front foot rests not correctly positioned

Pass 7 Feb 2019 22,874 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 70% (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Riders footrest slightly damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2019 22,874 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing N/S and O/S (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning O/S front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 70% (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator switch faulty not operating correctly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Riders footrest slightly damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,044 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 13,592 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,437 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 10,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 9,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 7,935 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 4,976 miles

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

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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WP08 TKY 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 75%.

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 WP08 TKY, 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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WP08 TKY is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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