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R60 MGX

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

24,358 mi
Last recorded24,358 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 MGX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 24,358 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 23,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 22,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 21,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 20,244 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,350 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 19,325 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Note: Chain also has Tight Spots! (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2017 19,132 miles

Front and Rear Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Deteriorating!

Pass 9 Jul 2016 18,156 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 18,156 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 17,699 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 17,699 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 16,508 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 15,697 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 15,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 13,740 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 13,740 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,262 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,893 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,349 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 5,940 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 5,940 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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R60 MGX 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 R60 MGX, 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 R60 MGX registered?

R60 MGX is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is R60 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R60 MGX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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