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YJ08 OAN

2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

33,300 mi
Last recorded33,300 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S214,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 OAN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6 S2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 33,300 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators incorporated in stop tail lamp. (4.4.3 (a))

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front forks. (5.3.2 (b))

NB! Rear Tyre is a 190/55/17 this should be a 180/55/17.

Fail 10 Jun 2025 33,300 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators incorporated in stop tail lamp. (4.4.3 (a))

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front forks. (5.3.2 (b))

NB! Rear Tyre is a 190/55/17 this should be a 180/55/17.

Pass 10 Apr 2024 25,131 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 21,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 21,165 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 16,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 15,497 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,129 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 13,176 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 13,176 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 13,172 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 13,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 9,591 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 8,386 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,386 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 7,250 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 7,250 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 3,558 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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YJ08 OAN is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJ08 OAN, 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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YJ08 OAN is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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