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YA08 KWV

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,775 mi
Last recorded17,775 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 KWV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 17,775 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,607 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 17,607 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 16,992 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 16,992 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 14,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 11,504 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 7,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,760 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 9,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,237 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 7,094 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 5,968 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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YA08 KWV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YA08 KWV, 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 YA08 KWV registered?

YA08 KWV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YA08 KWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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