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WX03 HCV

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

33,429 mi
Last recorded33,429 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 HCV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 33,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 33,078 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 32,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 31,674 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 29,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 29,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2020 27,248 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 27,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 27,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 26,422 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,893 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 25,893 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,133 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,523 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 17,392 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,392 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,946 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 10,504 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 8,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 8,164 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 6,175 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 6,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 6,035 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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WX03 HCV is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WX03 HCV, 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 WX03 HCV registered?

WX03 HCV is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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