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BT08 YSD

2008 Yamaha FZ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,008 mi
Last recorded20,008 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ6007,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 YSD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 20,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 19,080 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 18,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 17,115 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2022 16,219 miles

Both front forks have oil residue on legs. However no oil was apparent on stanchions during bump test. No oil was evident on brakes.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2021 15,731 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2021 15,731 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2020 15,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2019 15,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 14,441 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 13,808 miles

Forks twisted slightly

Nearside Rear Indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 May 2016 13,390 miles

Forks/Yokes twisted slightly

Pass 23 May 2015 12,969 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 12,467 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 11,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 10,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 9,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ600?

Based on 2,177 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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BT08 YSD is a 2008 Yamaha FZ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 7,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 YSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BT08 YSD registered?

BT08 YSD is a 2008 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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