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VU03 ZWJ

2003 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,261 mi
Last recorded36,261 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 ZWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 36,261 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 35,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 34,820 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 33,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 31,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 31,019 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 31,019 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 30,212 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 30,212 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 29,949 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 29,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 29,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 27,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,314 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 27,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,474 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 26,474 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,043 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 25,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,196 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 22,192 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 14,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 8,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,615 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 6,582 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 5,812 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 3,019 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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VU03 ZWJ is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VU03 ZWJ, 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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VU03 ZWJ is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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