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YE03 UMC

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,809 mi
Last recorded35,809 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 UMC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 35,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 34,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 33,355 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 31,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 28,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 23,352 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,316 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 22,522 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,651 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 14,555 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 11,979 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 11,895 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 11,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2011 11,757 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 11,367 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,126 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 7,126 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 5,928 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 3,405 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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YE03 UMC is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE03 UMC, 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 YE03 UMC registered?

YE03 UMC is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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