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R6 CXW

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,608 mi
Last recorded20,608 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 CXW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 20,608 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 20,272 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 20,265 miles

Rear Brake cylinder inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 19,952 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2021 19,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 19,687 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake lever short

exhaust baffle fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,237 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 19,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,401 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 16,662 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,982 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 15,982 miles

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

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

Chain guard missing

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 14,360 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 12,506 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 12,506 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 11,661 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,717 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 9,671 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 8,499 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 7,153 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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R6 CXW is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R6 CXW, 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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R6 CXW is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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