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DK53 YYC

2003 Yamaha Yzf R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,091 mi
Last recorded14,091 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R614,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YYC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 14,091 miles

Daytime MOT

Pass 5 Apr 2024 11,395 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 11,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 10,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 10,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 6,958 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 6,958 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 5,804 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 5,792 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread on limit of 1mm. Tyre worn unevenly (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 May 2017 5,792 miles

Direction indicators not working lh rear broken indicator stem (1.5.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread on limit of 1mm. Tyre worn unevenly (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2015 5,788 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2011 3,703 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 2,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 2,361 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 2,361 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 817 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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DK53 YYC is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK53 YYC, 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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What year was DK53 YYC registered?

DK53 YYC is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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