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EK03 BYC

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

38,598 mi
Last recorded38,598 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 BYC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 38,598 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 38,596 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 38,596 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 38,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 38,117 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 38,117 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f brake hose clamp loose.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 37,343 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 37,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,066 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 37,066 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,703 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,206 miles

headlight beam defectors fitted

slight movement in rear lower shock bush

slight movement in rear lower shock bush

Fail 14 Jul 2017 36,202 miles

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

slight movement in rear lower shock bush

slight movement in rear lower shock bush

Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,320 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,843 miles

Hedlight taped for beam set

Fail 11 Jun 2015 34,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,390 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 33,390 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,516 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 30,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,404 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 9,030 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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EK03 BYC is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EK03 BYC, 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 EK03 BYC registered?

EK03 BYC is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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