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MW52 PMY

2003 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,991 mi
Last recorded15,991 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 PMY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 15,991 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses have alloy fittings (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 15,991 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light (4.4.3 (b))

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Rear to close together (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecurely attached Top yoke bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses have alloy fittings (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly pointing down (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Not positioned very well (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 15,657 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 15,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 14,459 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear seat missing

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 14,447 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 12,967 miles

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

fork yokes misaligned

Fail 25 Jun 2014 12,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

fork yokes misaligned

Pass 25 May 2013 9,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

lights masked at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2011 6,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 2,645 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 2,594 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

seat has bolts missing but still secure

Fail 15 May 2009 2,594 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

seat has bolts missing but still secure

Pass 31 Jan 2008 2,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 1,458 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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MW52 PMY is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW52 PMY, 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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MW52 PMY is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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