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R6 PHV

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,148 mi
Last recorded30,148 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 PHV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 30,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 29,928 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 29,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 29,098 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 28,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 27,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 27,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 26,632 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,443 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 22,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 17,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,372 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 16,370 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,945 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 14,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 14,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 14,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 9,869 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 6,521 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 4,923 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 PHV is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue 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 PHV, 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 PHV is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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