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DF03 LNV

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,705 mi
Last recorded23,705 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 LNV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 23,705 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 23,574 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 22,626 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 21,412 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 20,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 17,925 miles

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

Swingarm bearings have excessive free play.

Pass 7 May 2011 16,749 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 16,749 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 15,405 miles

Free play in lower cushion arm bearing

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 13,775 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,775 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,754 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 11,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 9,313 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 LNV is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LNV, 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 DF03 LNV registered?

DF03 LNV is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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