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YY08 YRV

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,198 mi
Last recorded53,198 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 YRV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 53,198 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 44,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 37,043 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 36,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 36,042 miles

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

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Pass 19 Jun 2020 35,072 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 35,072 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 32,080 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 30,487 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 29,182 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,405 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 25,405 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,835 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,760 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 18,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2012 18,206 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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 YRV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

YY08 YRV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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