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YR08 FPE

2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,732 mi
Last recorded16,732 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S214,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 FPE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6 S2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 16,732 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Coolant pipes corroded

Exhaust header mounting collars corroded

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 May 2019 16,732 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Coolant pipes corroded

Exhaust header mounting collars corroded

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 May 2019 16,732 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Coolant pipes corroded

Exhaust header mounting collars corroded

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 May 2018 11,497 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 6,633 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 10,654 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2011 5,830 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6 S2?

Based on 2,622 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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YR08 FPE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,836 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 S2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR08 FPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR08 FPE registered?

YR08 FPE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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