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CN53 BYK

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,807 mi
Last recorded31,807 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 BYK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 31,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 27,831 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 26,430 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 26,282 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,057 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,581 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 24,774 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 24,753 miles

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 24,258 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 25,964 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 25,964 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 23,892 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 23,592 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,255 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,712 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 9,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 5,055 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 4,454 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 4,051 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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CN53 BYK is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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