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R666 SPM

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,213 mi
Last recorded61,213 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 SPM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 61,213 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 61,081 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 60,806 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 51,603 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 51,603 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 41,450 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 41,450 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 May 2013 38,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 35,375 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,622 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,939 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,999 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,204 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 10,383 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,388 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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R666 SPM is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R666 SPM, 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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R666 SPM is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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