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DK53 ZCY

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,290 mi
Last recorded29,290 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ZCY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 29,290 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 28,408 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 26,456 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 22,009 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 22,009 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 21,582 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Fork Dust Seal Splitting

Offside Front Fork Dust Seal Splitting

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,497 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 18,494 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 15,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 14,763 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 12,913 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 12,913 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 8,816 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 6,374 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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DK53 ZCY is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

DK53 ZCY is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is DK53 ZCY safe to buy?

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