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BU03 UNJ

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,662 mi
Last recorded18,662 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 18,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 13,631 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 5 May 2022 13,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 13,419 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 13,237 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 12,797 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 12,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 12,101 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 11,639 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 11,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 7,792 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 7,523 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,523 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,177 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,295 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 6,295 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 3,954 miles

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

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 UNJ 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

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

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