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CU03 DDE

2003 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,882 mi
Last recorded14,882 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 DDE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 14,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 14,776 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 14,776 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,052 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 13,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 10,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2019 10,071 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 9,743 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 8,767 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 7,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 7,172 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,974 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 6,684 miles

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

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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CU03 DDE is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU03 DDE, 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 CU03 DDE registered?

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

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