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GU08 WJE

2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,143 mi
Last recorded32,143 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S214,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 WJE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6 S2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 32,143 miles

Chain guard missing ()

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE NOT WORKING

Offside Rear O/S/REAR INDICATOR SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 29 Oct 2024 27,753 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE FLUID BIT DARK

Fail 29 Oct 2024 27,753 miles

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

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

Front FRONT BRAKE FLUID BIT DARK

Pass 6 Nov 2023 20,737 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 18,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 18,167 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 18,167 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated contaminated by oil from leaking fork seal (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 17,603 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 16,471 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/hand front fork unit (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 16,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,900 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,939 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,781 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Lower body work damage

Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,582 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 12,188 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 10,204 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 4,180 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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GU08 WJE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU08 WJE, 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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What year was GU08 WJE registered?

GU08 WJE is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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