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R6 NVC

2003 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,258 mi
Last recorded28,258 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 NVC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 28,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 28,048 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 26,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 25,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,660 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 22,523 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 21,292 miles

Steering bearings slightly notchy

Pass 2 Sep 2017 21,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 21,054 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 20,089 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 20,089 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 19,131 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 19,062 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 17,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

n/s/f footrest broken

Pass 29 May 2013 17,294 miles

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

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

n/s/f footrest broken

Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,452 miles

front indicators slightly obscured

Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,895 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 12,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 12,173 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 8,648 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

drive chain dry

Pass 10 Aug 2006 8,648 miles

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

drive chain dry

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 NVC is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

R6 NVC is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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