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SY03 AHL

2003 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,576 mi
Last recorded54,576 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 AHL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 54,576 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Long brake oedal

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

Wires not secured properly around yoke area

Fail 1 Jun 2026 54,576 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Long brake oedal

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

Wires not secured properly around yoke area

Pass 11 Jun 2021 49,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 49,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 46,161 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,185 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 42,185 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,222 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 38,222 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,949 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 37,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 33,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,988 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 30,988 miles

Centre Front Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,075 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 212,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Apr 2008 212,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,072 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,235 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 24,235 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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SY03 AHL is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Silver 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 SY03 AHL, 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 SY03 AHL registered?

SY03 AHL is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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