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YN03 OCW

2003 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,861 mi
Last recorded65,861 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 OCW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 65,861 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 64,390 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 63,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 63,279 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 62,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 60,018 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 57,060 miles

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,487 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 55,487 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,550 miles

frontpads worn near to limits

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,136 miles

One side light bulb blow,will need new one

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,309 miles

one of the 4 headlamp bulbs out,will need new bulb

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,906 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,480 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 31,960 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 31,960 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 30,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 30,869 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,005 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 23,003 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,879 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 OCW is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YN03 OCW, 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 YN03 OCW registered?

YN03 OCW is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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