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DX53 DHL

2003 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,187 mi
Last recorded38,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 DHL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

nearside fairing panel screw missing

no front mudguard fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2017 38,187 miles

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

nearside fairing panel screw missing

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,284 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 33,098 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 32,046 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,046 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,895 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 28,848 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 28,848 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,299 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 27,299 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,902 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 22,893 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

horn insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,323 miles

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

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 1,054 miles

Rear Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

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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DX53 DHL is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in White 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 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 DX53 DHL, 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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DX53 DHL is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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