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AE03 VKV

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

25,986 mi
Last recorded25,986 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VKV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 25,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 25,973 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 25,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 25,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 24,305 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 24,295 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))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 24,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 22,657 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 22,657 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 21,210 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 21,210 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 15,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 15,884 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,203 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 14,203 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 13,923 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 13,203 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 12,882 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 11,963 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 10,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 8,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,137 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 6,137 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
Full Yamaha R6 reliability report

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AE03 VKV is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 14,355 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 VKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AE03 VKV is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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