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DU03 BKE

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,535 mi
Last recorded98,535 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 BKE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 98,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 98,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 96,012 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 96,012 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 94,822 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 93,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,184 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 982,148 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,787 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 86,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,213 miles

front pads worn low

rear tyre wearing square and tread getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,213 miles

front pads worn low

rear tyre wearing square and tread getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,428 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 68,428 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,288 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,170 miles

no rear no plate fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,162 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 27,162 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 8,939 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 8,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,887 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 6,887 miles

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

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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DU03 BKE is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU03 BKE, 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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DU03 BKE is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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