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R6 EHW

2003 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,695 mi
Last recorded22,695 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 EHW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 22,695 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2024 22,695 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 22,695 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 22,676 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 22,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight chain grove wear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small abrasive wear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2020 21,401 miles
Fail 24 May 2020 21,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 20,352 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,982 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 19,982 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 19,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 19,729 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 18,687 miles

tickover at 2000 rpm

Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,071 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,391 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

front forks slightly pitted at top of bottom yoke

Pass 9 May 2006 14,453 miles

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

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 EHW is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R6 EHW, 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 EHW is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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