Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 296 vehicles, the 2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2 (2008)

296 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.9% first-time pass rate

2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2

CarHunch analysed 296 real MOT records for the 2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 296 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

See the full 2008 YAMAHA FZ6 (928 vehicles)

We have limited data for the 2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.74

Over 6.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–23k

For context

These stats describe 296 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 296 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (92%)	272	88.2%	0.79

Colour Breakdown

Based on 700 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 39.6%

277

Black 35.4%

248

Red 12.7%

Silver 10%

Orange 2.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,328

typical

8,427

low mileage

23,299

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2 vehicles fall between 8,427 and 23,299 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,427 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,427–23,299 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2s sit.

⚠ Over 31,453 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 65% of 2008 Yamaha Fz6 Fazer S2s are still active.

80 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.74

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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