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AY03 KWR

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,053 mi
Last recorded34,053 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KWR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 34,052 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Headlamp has HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,338 miles

front brake pad backing rusty

slight bind on front brake

Fail 6 Aug 2015 33,337 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

front brake pad backing rusty

slight bind on front brake

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 26,409 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 26,409 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,514 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 20,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,515 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 18,099 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,158 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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AY03 KWR is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY03 KWR, 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 AY03 KWR registered?

AY03 KWR is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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