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BT08 YSA

2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,380 mi
Last recorded48,380 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S214,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 YSA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6 S2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 48,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 37,438 miles

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

Exhaust noisy both (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 36,456 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 36,456 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 35,619 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 35,619 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 34,359 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 31,933 miles

Front tyre is stepped/feathered on the tread.

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 31,925 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 31,342 miles

Nearside handle bar grip slightly loose

Fail 17 Jan 2019 31,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside handle bar grip slightly loose

Pass 22 Jan 2018 27,491 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 27,491 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 23,583 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 23,583 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,421 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 12,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,069 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 6,813 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6 S2?

Based on 2,622 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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BT08 YSA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,836 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 S2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 YSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT08 YSA is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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