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BJ03 FYR

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,021 mi
Last recorded26,021 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FYR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 26,021 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside position lamp not working.

Pass 15 Oct 2024 25,763 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 25,763 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside front position lamp not working.

Pass 2 Sep 2023 23,929 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,602 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 21,602 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 18,215 miles

Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 7 Sep 2021 18,815 miles

Horn not working *** tag broken off horn *** (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear tyre starting to tear (perished)

Pass 17 Sep 2020 14,750 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slight heat cracks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 14,741 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 14,700 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly noiser than std

Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,550 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 14,089 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 14,081 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 9,628 miles

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

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

BRAKE FUID DISCOLORED,ADVISE FLUID REPLACEMENT

Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,817 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 5,681 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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BJ03 FYR is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ03 FYR, 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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BJ03 FYR is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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