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AY53 EPK

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,205 mi
Last recorded31,205 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EPK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 31,205 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 30,383 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 30,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 27,205 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,141 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 26,640 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 26,606 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 26,398 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 26,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 25,944 miles

Rear tyre worn

Pass 15 Jul 2017 23,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 20,810 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 18,624 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 18,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front and Rear brake fluid looks deteriated and very dark in colour ( not at this time hindering brake performance)

n/s/f dust seal excesively carroded and perished

o/s/f dust seal perished (cracks)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front and Rear brake fluid looks deteriated and very dark in colour ( not at this time hindering brake performance)

n/s/f dust seal excesively carroded and perished

o/s/f dust seal perished (cracks)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 17,437 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,437 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,136 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 12,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 10,812 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,704 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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AY53 EPK is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY53 EPK, 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 AY53 EPK registered?

AY53 EPK is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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