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YN03 HVM

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,613 mi
Last recorded17,613 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 HVM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 17,613 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 17,611 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 16,406 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 15,320 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 15,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking banjo pipe fitting (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 14,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 13,756 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 11,983 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 11,028 miles

Plug in rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 11,028 miles

Plug in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 9,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 9,410 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 9,140 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 8,836 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 6,834 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 6,803 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 6,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,636 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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YN03 HVM is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YN03 HVM, 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 YN03 HVM registered?

YN03 HVM is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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