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SA08 VLN

2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,110 mi
Last recorded27,110 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 089,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VLN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 08
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2025 27,110 miles

No indicators fitted.

No lights fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 19,419 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 18,526 miles

Front Front brake lever bent

Pass 4 May 2018 17,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 17,131 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 12,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,390 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 6,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 3,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 3,374 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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SA08 VLN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA08 VLN, 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 SA08 VLN registered?

SA08 VLN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R6 08, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is SA08 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 VLN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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