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WA03 BYZ

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,861 mi
Last recorded21,861 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 BYZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,861 miles

O/S chain adjuster not against stop

Fail 8 Sep 2015 21,861 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

O/S chain adjuster not against stop

Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,094 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 21,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 19,288 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 16,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,221 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,499 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 11,685 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,685 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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WA03 BYZ is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WA03 BYZ, 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 WA03 BYZ registered?

WA03 BYZ is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WA03 BYZ safe to buy?

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