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YY08 VCX

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,455 mi
Last recorded38,455 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VCX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 38,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 34,426 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 34,426 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 34,386 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 27,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,818 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 17,814 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 15,285 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,248 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 7,622 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 5,623 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 5,447 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 VCX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

YY08 VCX is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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