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FM03 SPV

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,623 mi
Last recorded23,623 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 SPV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 23,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 20,144 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 20,144 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 18,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 17,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 17,269 miles

Exhaust noisy can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2016 16,848 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 16,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,258 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 14,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 14,779 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 12,741 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,132 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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FM03 SPV is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM03 SPV, 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 FM03 SPV registered?

FM03 SPV is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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