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NK03 VCP

2003 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,043 mi
Last recorded32,043 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VCP
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 32,043 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 31,991 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 31,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,716 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 29,454 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 29,119 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 29,119 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 28,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 27,698 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,718 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 25,036 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 23,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 23,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 23,067 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 22,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 6,180 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 1,400 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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NK03 VCP is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK03 VCP, 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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NK03 VCP is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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