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DF03 LPY

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,683 mi
Last recorded38,683 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 LPY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 38,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 38,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 37,077 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 36,827 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 36,114 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 32,452 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 32,300 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 31,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,974 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 25,786 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,665 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 22,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 May 2014 21,059 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 21,058 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 25 May 2013 19,593 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 19,591 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 19,492 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 19,492 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 May 2011 18,529 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 18,529 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 17,883 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2010 17,883 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 17,004 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 17,004 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,202 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 3,492 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 3,064 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 LPY is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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