Service and MOT cost?

Tungtvann · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Dec 2012 Karma :

Almost time for my bike's service and MOT and the first one I have had to do. No experience with what it should cost, so maybe someone can advise me.

2009 FZ6 with just over 6000 miles. Quoted £214 inc VAT and £30 for the MOT. Is that a lot for a 6000 mile service? They did offer a courtesy bike, but I'm not sure if it's really 'courtesy' of they'd want more money!

It's from the stealers I bought the bike at, I'm thinking I should shop around before committing.

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

What is in the 6000 mile service?

Oil + filter and air filter are DIY jobs.

Coolant change is also DIY.

What do they think is required at 6k?

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Don't get the MoT done at a place that does servicing work.

Most 6k mile services are just an oil+filter change. £40-60 in parts and it'll take you about an hour first time out.
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Tungtvann · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Dec 2012 Karma :

So no valve clearances or anything like that? I don't think it's anything too complicated and I could probably do it myself or with the help of people I know.

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Tungtvann · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Dec 2012 Karma :

My old man is a mechanic, but hasn't touched a bike in decades so is not too hot on all that, otherwise he'd do it for me! Still, I've got a whole workshop of tools should I choose.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Don't buy a haynes, download the proper Yamaha Service manual

https://www.mediafire.com/?fjn3mvgpgmt

it's free and more accurate than the haynes.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

6K is a minor service on a FZ6, 12K is major, valve adjustment at 24K.

If that's what they're charging for oil and filter, I shudder to think what a "major" service would cost.

If you want a laugh, ask them for a breakdown of those costs, and if you can watch them doing the "inspections" that will be padding it out.

But really, it's out of warranty, I'd just do the oil and filters. Heck, treat it to new plugs if you're feeling craaaazy, staple the receipts into the service book, and put the rest in the tank.
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Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

I'm not too far if you want a hand DIY.
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