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BU03 ULJ

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,923 mi
Last recorded13,923 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ULJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 13,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 13,866 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 13,866 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 13,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly warped . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 13,083 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned too close together (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working off front contol (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake fluid reservoir modified

Pass 7 Apr 2015 12,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 11,429 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,429 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 9,657 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 8,348 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 8,348 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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BU03 ULJ is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU03 ULJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 ULJ registered?

BU03 ULJ is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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