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DK53 YBZ

2003 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,954 mi
Last recorded27,954 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 27,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 24,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 24,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,035 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 21,035 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 19,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,029 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 17,009 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,282 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 15,222 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 May 2009 12,755 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 11,681 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 11,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 May 2007 9,033 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 9,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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DK53 YBZ is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK53 YBZ, 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 DK53 YBZ registered?

DK53 YBZ is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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