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YY08 YPH

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,475 mi
Last recorded15,475 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 YPH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 15,475 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 14,440 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 13,423 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 13,423 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 10,522 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 8,612 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 7,627 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 5,832 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 5,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 5,076 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 4,984 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 4,652 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 4,240 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 3,889 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 3,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 2,634 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 YPH is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YY08 YPH, 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 YPH registered?

YY08 YPH is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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