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YD08 NCE

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,019 mi
Last recorded51,019 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 NCE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 51,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 49,805 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 48,093 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 47,170 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,150 miles

Offside Front Engine cooling pipe is badly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 44,491 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 44,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 43,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,615 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,739 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 36,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,155 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Number plate light not working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 18,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,723 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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YD08 NCE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YD08 NCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 NCE registered?

YD08 NCE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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