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PL03 FPC

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,100 mi
Last recorded26,100 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FPC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 26,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 23,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 23,753 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 23,712 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,649 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,209 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 22,564 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,330 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,346 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 21,346 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 20,492 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,492 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 17,678 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 17,678 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 May 2013 17,677 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 May 2011 17,424 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 May 2010 16,425 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,805 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 11,805 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 9,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 7,767 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 6,268 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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PL03 FPC is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PL03 FPC, 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 PL03 FPC registered?

PL03 FPC is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is PL03 FPC safe to buy?

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