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NX08 XNH

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,417 mi
Last recorded28,417 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 089,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 XNH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 08
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 28,417 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 24,208 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 22,065 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 22,065 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 21,045 miles

Chain guard missing ()

No lights fitted at time of test. Vehicle should only be used in hours of daylight.

Pass 24 Apr 2021 20,221 miles

day time use only

Pass 16 Mar 2020 20,169 miles

Daylight use only, not to be used on the road at night or in poor visibility.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 19,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 17,503 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 17,503 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 7,854 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 4,497 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 4,496 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 1,453 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 08?

Based on 2,056 MOT tests across 363 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
931
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
363
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 11
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Direction indicators not working 7
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NX08 XNH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 9,396 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 Yzf R6 08 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX08 XNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NX08 XNH registered?

NX08 XNH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is NX08 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX08 XNH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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