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VO52 GMX

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,688 mi
Last recorded30,688 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 GMX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 30,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock Has Reduced Damping Effect

Fail 20 Mar 2021 30,065 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock Has Reduced Damping Effect

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,243 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 29,243 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 27,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 27,514 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 23,493 miles

Nearside Front position light inop

clutch lever pivot worn.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 17,585 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 17,585 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 29 May 2015 14,847 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,468 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,183 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 4,995 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,888 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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VO52 GMX is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO52 GMX, 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 VO52 GMX registered?

VO52 GMX is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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