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AE03 VMZ

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

52,061 mi
Last recorded52,061 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VMZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 52,061 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 50,768 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 50,732 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,318 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 48,305 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 43,608 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 43,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 43,590 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Beam kick-up to the right hand side (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 40,360 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 39,310 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 38,945 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 38,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 38,543 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 37,898 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,633 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 34,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,234 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,113 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 26,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,272 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 13,920 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 13,920 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2008 9,429 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 9,429 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 4,274 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 1,625 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 VMZ is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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