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LF03 BFK

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,248 mi
Last recorded35,248 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 BFK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 35,248 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 34,584 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 33,402 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 33,402 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 30,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 30,527 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 30,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Mandatory direction indicators must have minimum separation distances between the illuminating surfaces of: solo motorcycles - 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,790 miles

Exhaust noisy not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 28,320 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 25,969 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard type fitted (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,459 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,138 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 17,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 14,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,758 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 8,758 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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LF03 BFK is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LF03 BFK, 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 LF03 BFK registered?

LF03 BFK is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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