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R6 LEU

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,550 mi
Last recorded25,550 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 LEU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 25,550 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 25,387 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 25,380 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort run out on rear disc (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 25,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated fork oil contamination (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort run out on rear disc (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 25,367 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated oil from leaking fork seal (1.1.13 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

front tyre covered in fork oil.

Pass 21 May 2018 25,111 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,839 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,141 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 24,141 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,457 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,360 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 39,359 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

advise r/h handlebar bent

Pass 27 May 2010 35,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,260 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,342 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 13,342 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 11,184 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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R6 LEU is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 16,451 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R6 LEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R6 LEU is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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