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SY03 BUH

2003 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,586 mi
Last recorded23,586 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 BUH
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 23,586 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 20,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front FOOT PEG DAMAGED

Pass 7 Jun 2024 19,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 19,447 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 19,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 19,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 18,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 15,925 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 15,925 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2016 15,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 15,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 14,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 13,957 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)

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)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

BRAKE CABLES TOO LONG.

THOTTLE CABLES TOO LONG.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 12,113 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 26,243 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 24,259 miles

Rear 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)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 May 2011 24,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 16,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,148 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 9,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 6,338 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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SY03 BUH is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BUH, 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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SY03 BUH is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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