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AO52 OWB

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,683 mi
Last recorded29,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 OWB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 29,683 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 28,602 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 27,533 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 27,108 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,453 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,997 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,258 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 22,213 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,237 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 19,230 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear brakepad backplates corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,465 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 15,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,785 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 3,622 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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AO52 OWB is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 14,260 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 OWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO52 OWB registered?

AO52 OWB is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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