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PL03 GYC

2003 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,208 mi
Last recorded20,208 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 GYC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 20,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 19,999 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 18,246 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 15,871 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 13,321 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 13,321 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,972 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 10,389 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,498 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 9,479 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 7,199 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 4,804 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 4,804 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 3,782 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 3,782 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 GYC is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Yellow 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 PL03 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

PL03 GYC is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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