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EU53 FBA

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,694 mi
Last recorded56,694 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FBA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,694 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front brake fluid resovior tie cliped

n/s/f o/s/f fork dust caps corroded

throttle cable slightl;y loose

Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,562 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

both front stantion oil scrapers loose

dip light bulb may be ftted incorectly

throttle has slack

Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,261 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 55,261 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,861 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 50,784 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,666 miles

o/s foot peg broken

Fail 28 May 2011 38,246 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

o/s foot peg broken

Pass 26 May 2010 27,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,478 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 11,771 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 11,752 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 7,876 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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EU53 FBA is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EU53 FBA, 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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EU53 FBA is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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