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YM03 BJU

2003 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,323 mi
Last recorded38,323 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 BJU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 38,323 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 36,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 33,620 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 33,620 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle stiff and notchy and does not return (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 32,239 miles

slight play rear shock bushes

Fail 11 Sep 2019 30,733 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (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 does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 26,570 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,985 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,900 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,996 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 21,996 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,564 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 18,564 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 14,981 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,294 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,627 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 8,205 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 6,989 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 5,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 1,907 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 BJU is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJU, 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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YM03 BJU is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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