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DF03 LNT

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

29,160 mi
Last recorded29,160 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 LNT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 29,160 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 28,726 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 28,722 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Footpeg shortened

Pass 26 Aug 2022 28,240 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 28,240 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 26,801 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 26,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 26,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 26,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 10 May 2016 25,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 25,994 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 25,559 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 25,559 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 24,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 24,334 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 21,227 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 18,302 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,822 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 11,822 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2009 5,158 miles

indicator flashing speed slightly fast

Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,524 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 2,796 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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DF03 LNT is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF03 LNT, 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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DF03 LNT is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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