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AE53 WHH

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

33,799 mi
Last recorded33,799 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WHH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 33,799 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 32,616 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement simgarm bearings slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 32,591 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement simgarm bearings slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 30,440 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 30,440 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 28,694 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 28,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 26,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 23,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 18,375 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 18,375 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 18,219 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2010 15,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2010 15,723 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2009 13,617 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 13,617 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,796 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 12,212 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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AE53 WHH is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AE53 WHH, 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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AE53 WHH is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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