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AE03 VHG

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,084 mi
Last recorded30,084 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VHG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 30,084 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 29,424 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 28,870 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 10 May 2023 28,870 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 26,365 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 26,169 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose silencer retaining spring missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 25,988 miles

Centre Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,634 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 22,511 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 19,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 17,009 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 15,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 12,818 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 10,750 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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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AE03 VHG is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE03 VHG, 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.

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AE03 VHG is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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