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RV52 UPZ

2003 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

17,813 mi
Last recorded17,813 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 UPZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 17,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 17,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 17,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 17,640 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 17,636 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 17,487 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 17,004 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 17,000 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 1,636 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 15,615 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 15,615 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,374 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 14,667 miles

Centre Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,144 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 14,089 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 11,831 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 25,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

exhaust silencer loose but not leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2007 13,228 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 8,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 8,710 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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RV52 UPZ is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV52 UPZ, 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 RV52 UPZ registered?

RV52 UPZ is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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