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R6 MPA

2003 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

21,474 mi
Last recorded21,474 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 MPA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 21,474 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 20,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 20,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 20,418 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 20,386 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 20,016 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 19,920 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 19,900 miles

Rear 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))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,446 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 16,851 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 16,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,081 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 13,198 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 21,225 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,673 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,371 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 12,316 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,477 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 7,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 6,633 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 4,231 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 4,231 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 4,164 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 4,015 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 4,015 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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 MPA is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MPA, 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 MPA registered?

R6 MPA is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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