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R6 XGE

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,589 mi
Last recorded17,589 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 XGE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 17,589 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 17,484 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 16,733 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 16,264 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 16,241 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2020 15,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 15,107 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 15,107 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,397 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 13,839 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,701 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,696 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 12,551 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 12,551 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)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 12,252 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 26 Apr 2007 12,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,359 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 XGE is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

R6 XGE is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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