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DK03 KDN

2003 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,482 mi
Last recorded24,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 KDN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 24,482 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 24,482 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust baffle not secured and baffle fell out of exhaust silencer when bike was started, baffle is now secured and bolted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 24,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 21,465 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 21,465 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,562 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 17,562 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 17,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 17,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 11,182 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 10,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 8,910 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 8,909 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced not 180 mm between indicators (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

rear number plate small

Pass 28 Jul 2017 8,537 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 7,426 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 7,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 7,150 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 6,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 6,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 5,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 5,771 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 5,668 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 5,361 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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DK03 KDN is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK03 KDN, 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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DK03 KDN is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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