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YR08 MKA

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,056 mi
Last recorded14,056 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MKA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 14,056 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 13,448 miles

Front Tyre perished, but no cords visible

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 13,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 12,717 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 12,717 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 11,906 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 11,906 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front binding front brake

Pass 28 Jun 2016 10,785 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 10,785 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 9,231 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 7,087 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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YR08 MKA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR08 MKA, 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 YR08 MKA registered?

YR08 MKA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 MKA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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