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BL03 KFY

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,890 mi
Last recorded37,890 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 KFY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 37,890 miles

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR LAMPS (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 37,890 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR LAMPS (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 37,880 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 37,880 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 37,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 35,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 35,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 35,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 35,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 33,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,477 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 29,477 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,328 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,251 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,845 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,429 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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BL03 KFY is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL03 KFY, 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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What year was BL03 KFY registered?

BL03 KFY is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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