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WV08 HAE

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,647 mi
Last recorded40,647 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HAE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 40,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 40,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 39,478 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,714 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 38,714 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 37,638 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 37,620 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,487 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 37,467 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,936 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 24,163 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 24,129 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 18,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose drive chain looses and dry (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 18,124 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 18,091 miles

brake fluid level below max

Fail 28 Feb 2014 16,997 miles

Dry chain

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 16,997 miles

Dry chain

Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,184 miles

front tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,490 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 8,535 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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WV08 HAE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WV08 HAE, 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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WV08 HAE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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