2008 Yamaha FZ6 0.6L Petrol · CF08 AZX

The most recent DVSA examination on 22 July 2026 records a PASS with no defects or advisories, and this clean outcome follows four consecutive pass certificates issued between 2019 and 2025, indicating a stable and consistent maintenance profile over the recent period. The earlier history, however, records a number of advisories that are worth noting even though the machine has continued to pass its tests. At the 2021 and 2020 tests the offside front upper brake lever was flagged as bent but still functional, a 2022 test recorded light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber, and the 2021 test also identified corrosion on the central rear lower road spring. The trend appears to have improved since then, with no fresh advisories issued across the last four examinations, suggesting that the components previously flagged have either been monitored, rectified, or have not deteriorated to a reportable level. With only 9,952 miles recorded over approximately eighteen years, annual usage works out at around 553 miles per year, which is very low even by motorcycle standards and points strongly towards extended periods of standing or only occasional riding. Such low annual mileage is mechanically significant because prolonged inactivity tends to promote corrosion on ferrous components, drying and perishing of rubber and plastic parts, degradation of fluids, and potential issues with the electrical system and battery. The relatively even spread of MOT dates suggests the machine has been kept registered and tested annually, but the very low mileage between tests confirms it is not a high-utilisation machine, and the buyer should therefore expect age-related deterioration rather than wear-from-use concerns. Given the clean recent MOT history but the very low and sporadic usage, a prospective buyer should carry out careful physical checks beyond what the computer records can reveal. Tyres should be inspected closely for sidewall cracking and perishing rather than just tread depth, because an eighteen year old motorcycle may have tyres that are still within legal depth limits but hardened and cracked with age, materially reducing grip, particularly in wet conditions. The brake system should be examined for corrosion on the discs, seized or binding calipers from standing, and the condition of the brake fluid, which degrades hygroscopically over time and should be renewed regardless of mileage. The drive chain, sprockets, and exposed drivetrain components should be checked for surface rust and stiff links, and the swinging arm, headstock bearings, and suspension linkages should be inspected for corrosion pitting and seized pivots typical of a machine that has spent long periods unused. Further attention should be paid to areas of known concern from the advisory history. The nearside front fork should be inspected for any worsening of the oil misting noted in 2022, as light seepage can progress to a failed seal and compromised damping, leading to dive under braking and reduced ride control. The offside front brake lever should be checked for correct operation and any worsening deformation, and the rear suspension spring should be examined for advancing corrosion that could compromise structural integrity. The 12 volt battery should be load tested or replaced prophylactically given the low usage pattern, as a motorcycle battery left standing will deteriorate well before its nominal service life. Finally, the coolant, engine oil, fork oil, and brake fluid should all be assumed to be due for renewal on a calendar basis rather than a mileage basis, and a full service history should be obtained to verify that the routine maintenance intervals have been respected despite the low recorded mileage.