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YG08 RZW

2008 Yamaha FZ6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,385 mi
Last recorded16,385 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 RZW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 16,385 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 16,205 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 16,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 16,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 15,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 14,871 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 14,419 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 14,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 15,085 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,801 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 12,801 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,369 miles

Location peg on o/s switch gear snapped

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,538 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 11,538 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,396 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 10,012 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,544 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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YG08 RZW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG08 RZW, 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 YG08 RZW registered?

YG08 RZW is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 RZW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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