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AU03 NKR

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,419 mi
Last recorded27,419 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 NKR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 27,419 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 27,419 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

chain not fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2024 27,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 26,072 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 24,897 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 20,244 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 19,364 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 19,361 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 18,661 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 14,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,880 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 11,573 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 1,065 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front brakes pads are getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2010 8,380 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 6,631 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 4,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 1,995 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 667 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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AU03 NKR is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU03 NKR, 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 AU03 NKR registered?

AU03 NKR is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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