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AE03 VLN

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,968 mi
Last recorded12,968 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VLN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 12,968 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 12,968 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements TO SMALL (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 11,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 11,426 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 11,032 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 11,028 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 11,019 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 11,019 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 10,914 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 10,914 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 10,846 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 10,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 10,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 7,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 4,504 miles

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
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AE03 VLN is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLN, 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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What year was AE03 VLN registered?

AE03 VLN is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is AE03 VLN safe to buy?

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