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A15 BSY

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,568 mi
Last recorded42,568 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BSY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 42,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 40,306 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 37,988 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 33,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 33,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 33,468 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 May 2020 32,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2020 32,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,080 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,167 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 42,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,825 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,137 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,217 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 5,619 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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A15 BSY is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 14,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 BSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 BSY registered?

A15 BSY is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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