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YM03 BJK

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,588 mi
Last recorded39,588 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 BJK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 39,588 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 34,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 32,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 31,312 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 29,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 29,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 26,694 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,756 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2014 22,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 22,374 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,942 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,023 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 14,608 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,923 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 12,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 7,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 7,695 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 6,651 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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YM03 BJK is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM03 BJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM03 BJK registered?

YM03 BJK is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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