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YN03 OEF

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,472 mi
Last recorded32,472 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 OEF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 32,472 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 32,253 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 32,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 31,784 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 31,784 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 31,137 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,010 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 28,121 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 27,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,233 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 25,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,943 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,995 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,464 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

full fairing fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,294 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,239 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 14,239 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,317 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 May 2006 6,998 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 OEF is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red 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 YN03 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

YN03 OEF is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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