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YY08 KAO

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,393 mi
Last recorded11,393 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 KAO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 11,393 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 10,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 10,644 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 10,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 9,170 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 9,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 8,933 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 8,933 miles

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim front tyre (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 8,361 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 8,013 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 8,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 7,896 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 7,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 7,313 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,065 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 6,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 6,475 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 5,804 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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YY08 KAO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY08 KAO, 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 YY08 KAO registered?

YY08 KAO is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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