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YJ03 YNH

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,961 mi
Last recorded66,961 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YNH
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 66,961 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,470 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 63,816 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 63,816 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,389 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 61,389 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose ALL SECURING NUTS LOOSE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 60,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,454 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,308 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 May 2012 58,166 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 May 2011 56,369 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 52,830 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 48,142 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 47,854 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,373 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 42,373 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,918 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,991 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 YNH is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YNH, 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 YJ03 YNH registered?

YJ03 YNH is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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