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R600 YAM

2003 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,122 mi
Last recorded43,122 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 43,122 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 42,206 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 41,270 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 41,270 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 40,503 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,809 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,972 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,590 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,596 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 33,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,258 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 30,867 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,332 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 21,478 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

numberplate light inop

o/s footrest slightly loose

Pass 29 May 2010 20,318 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 19,477 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 19,477 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,527 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 11,141 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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R600 YAM is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R600 YAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R600 YAM registered?

R600 YAM is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is R600 YAM safe to buy?

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