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WK03 ARZ

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,571 mi
Last recorded77,571 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 ARZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 77,571 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced flush mount indicators fitted (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 77,530 miles

Horn not working intermittent (7.7 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned combined with rear light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced flush mount indicators fitted (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,948 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,981 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,258 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 72,964 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 71,764 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 71,760 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 71,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 71,474 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear wish bone linkage ha some free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 May 2016 71,216 miles

Centre Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged very slight cracks. (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,037 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 69,037 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,557 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 67,557 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Outer Front Upper Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 63,103 miles

Chain and sprockets worn.

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,103 miles

Chain and sprockets worn.

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,253 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,998 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,414 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,825 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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WK03 ARZ is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WK03 ARZ, 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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WK03 ARZ is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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