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CU03 DCZ

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

28,317 mi
Last recorded28,317 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 DCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 28,317 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 27,512 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2023 27,297 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 27,132 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 26,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 26,208 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 26,208 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 25,842 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 23,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 22,193 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 19,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 17,370 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,022 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 13,134 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 10,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 10,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 8,921 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 8,058 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 3,711 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 3,711 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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CU03 DCZ is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CU03 DCZ, 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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CU03 DCZ is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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