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M99 CRL

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,269 mi
Last recorded22,269 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 CRL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 22,269 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 22,040 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 21,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 May 2024 21,671 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock fouling screen (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on join by back brake lever (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 19,424 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 18,035 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 17,780 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 17,778 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 16,352 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 13,447 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 12,942 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 10,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 10,236 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 9,537 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 9,537 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 9,527 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 9,527 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,794 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 8,794 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,707 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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M99 CRL is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M99 CRL, 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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M99 CRL is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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