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CN53 BVD

2003 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,397 mi
Last recorded17,397 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 BVD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 17,397 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 17,174 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 16,980 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 15,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2020 15,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 15,106 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 12,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 12,675 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 12,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 11,843 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,314 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 10,405 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 10,405 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 9,473 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 8,427 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 8,427 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,161 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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CN53 BVD is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CN53 BVD, 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 CN53 BVD registered?

CN53 BVD is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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