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PP03 PEN

2003 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,375 mi
Last recorded30,375 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP03 PEN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 30,375 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 30,375 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pad shims missing

Fail 17 Mar 2021 30,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Horn mounted in incorrect position. (2.1.4 (c))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 29,824 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,896 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 22,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,470 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 May 2007 11,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 6,108 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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PP03 PEN is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PP03 PEN, 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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PP03 PEN is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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