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HW08 AHU

2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,339 mi
Last recorded60,339 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S214,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 AHU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6 S2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 60,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 57,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 54,946 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 51,852 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 51,852 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,962 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 44,273 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 37,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 30,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 23,845 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 23,845 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,670 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 15,670 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 9,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 8,275 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,527 miles

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

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

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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HW08 AHU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 in Black 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 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 HW08 AHU, 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 HW08 AHU registered?

HW08 AHU is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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