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YN03 WHP

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,914 mi
Last recorded42,914 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 WHP
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 42,914 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 41,754 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 35,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 28,943 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 28,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 25,503 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2015 21,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,519 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 19,508 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,797 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 15,766 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,766 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 11,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 7,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 6,888 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 5,662 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 3,666 miles

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

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 WHP is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP registered?

YN03 WHP is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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