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YT08 NEU

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,969 mi
Last recorded36,969 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 NEU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 36,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2025 35,107 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 31,649 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 28,275 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021
Fail 16 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 23,671 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 23,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 23,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 19,222 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 19,222 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies with handlebar lever (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,994 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,337 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 6,866 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 5,193 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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YT08 NEU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YT08 NEU, 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 YT08 NEU registered?

YT08 NEU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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