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BU03 EXL

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,847 mi
Last recorded8,847 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EXL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 8,847 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 8,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 8,037 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 8,037 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 7,320 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 7,042 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 6,774 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 6,255 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2015 5,217 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 4,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 4,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 3,819 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 3,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 3,412 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 3,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 2,864 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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BU03 EXL is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BU03 EXL, 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 BU03 EXL registered?

BU03 EXL is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BU03 EXL safe to buy?

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