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FM03 SXY

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,209 mi
Last recorded28,209 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 SXY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 28,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 28,088 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 28,088 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 26,571 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 25,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 25,604 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 3 May 2018 25,604 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 24,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 6 May 2017 24,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 21,202 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,306 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 13,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 May 2014 13,440 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2013 8,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 7,555 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,086 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 4,855 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 4,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 4,130 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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FM03 SXY is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

FM03 SXY is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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