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R6 GEK

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,007 mi
Last recorded29,007 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 GEK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 29,007 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 28,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 26,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 26,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 23,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,544 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,538 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 21,538 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 20,794 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,212 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 18,944 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 18,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,147 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,902 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,715 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 10,715 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 8,096 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 6,729 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 6,729 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

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 GEK is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GEK, 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 R6 GEK registered?

R6 GEK is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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