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YB03 GRF

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,927 mi
Last recorded43,927 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 GRF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 43,927 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 43,927 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,783 miles

Exhaust noisy

Rear lower shock bushes have slight play

Slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2018 43,749 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 43,749 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,120 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 34,276 miles

1.slight cuts in rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,837 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 31,833 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,883 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,316 miles

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 12 Apr 2010 27,262 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,941 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,061 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,668 miles

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

both brakes drag slightly

front brake fluid overfull

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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YB03 GRF is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YB03 GRF, 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 YB03 GRF registered?

YB03 GRF is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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