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YJ03 UKG

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,143 mi
Last recorded23,143 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 UKG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 23,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 22,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (Led's) Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 22,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (Led's) Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 19,918 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 17,840 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 17,840 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2021 16,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 16,238 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 13,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,346 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 13,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,156 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,010 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 9,894 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 9,894 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 9,097 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 7,780 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 3,642 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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YJ03 UKG is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YJ03 UKG, 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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YJ03 UKG is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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