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AE03 VJL

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,271 mi
Last recorded27,271 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VJL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 27,271 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 27,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 18,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,202 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,519 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 10,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 10,450 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 8,353 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 8,215 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 8,115 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 8,115 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 7,319 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 7,155 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 6,686 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2007 6,671 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2006 6,131 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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AE03 VJL is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJL, 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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What year was AE03 VJL registered?

AE03 VJL is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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