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EK03 FVE

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,724 mi
Last recorded27,724 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 FVE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 27,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 27,569 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 27,289 miles

Rear Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired flickering (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 27,271 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 27,164 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,135 miles

Front and rear tyres were seriously underinflated.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 26,135 miles

Front and rear tyres were seriously underinflated.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 24,218 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 22,047 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 17,936 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 15,979 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Fail 15 Jun 2013 15,979 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust Noisy

Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,028 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 13,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 12,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 10,348 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 10,340 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2008 7,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 6,342 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 FVE is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 FVE registered?

EK03 FVE is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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