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R6 HGK

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,998 mi
Last recorded28,998 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 089,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 HGK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 28,998 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 28,644 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 27,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 27,055 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 26,123 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,943 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 18,333 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 13,634 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 12,878 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 12,878 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 10,686 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 10,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 8,021 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 8,021 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R6 HGK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R6 HGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R6 HGK registered?

R6 HGK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is R6 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 HGK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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