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WA03 FVM

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,816 mi
Last recorded23,816 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FVM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,816 miles

exhaust loose

fairings damaged

front position lights not working

fuel tank damaged

rear mud guard

riders offside foot rest damaged

temporary beam kick up reflectors fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 18,618 miles

left hand drive headlights fitted with beam deflectors

Fail 11 Aug 2014 18,324 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 12,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 12,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

baffle fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2011 9,242 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front of riders seat is incorrectly fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,222 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 9,222 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 8,680 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 8,680 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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 FVM is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red 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 FVM, 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 FVM registered?

WA03 FVM is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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