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WV58 GZT

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,049 mi
Last recorded46,049 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 GZT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 46,049 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 42,858 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 39,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 36,184 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 33,037 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 29,272 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 25,698 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 25,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 22,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 20,606 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 17,556 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 13,740 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 13,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,871 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 9,871 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 7,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 5,544 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 3,893 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 3,829 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 3,682 miles

front tyre cracking slightly

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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WV58 GZT 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 85%.

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 WV58 GZT, 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 WV58 GZT registered?

WV58 GZT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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