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WU08 ZHV

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,798 mi
Last recorded5,798 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 ZHV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 5,798 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Tyre slighlty perishing

Pass 3 May 2024 5,796 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 3 May 2024 5,792 miles

Stop lamp not working Off front brake lever. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing

Pass 19 Oct 2019 5,758 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 5,755 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2014

Chain guard missing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 5,569 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 5,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 5,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 5,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear 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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WU08 ZHV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU08 ZHV, 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 WU08 ZHV registered?

WU08 ZHV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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