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D23 YAM

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,978 mi
Last recorded40,978 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 40,978 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 40,590 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 40,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,936 miles

Exhaust noisy sports exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 37,248 miles

Exhaust noisy sports exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 35,280 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 34,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 33,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,656 miles

front tyre wearing low on edges

rear tyre near legal limits and becoming perished on side walls

Pass 1 Jul 2017 28,997 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,215 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,473 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,905 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,453 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 22,278 miles

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

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 Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,325 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 17,063 miles

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

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

silencer could do with correct clamp fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,890 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,055 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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D23 YAM is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D23 YAM, 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 D23 YAM registered?

D23 YAM is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is D23 YAM safe to buy?

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