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R6 PGY

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,478 mi
Last recorded15,478 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 PGY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 15,478 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 14,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 14,310 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 14,201 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 14,200 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator not working both left and right rear indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 12,876 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 10,632 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 10,632 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,429 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 10,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 8,737 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 8,737 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 5,376 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 5,256 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 3,171 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 3,171 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 15,331 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,331 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,397 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 13,346 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2006 9,432 miles

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 PGY 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 66.7%.

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 PGY, 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 PGY is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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