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KN52 LJJ

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,427 mi
Last recorded21,427 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 LJJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 21,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake binding

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 20,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 20,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 20,593 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 20,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 19,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 19,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Pedal slightly sticky (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 19,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Pedal slightly sticky (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 19,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 18,682 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 18,682 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 16,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 16,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 15,281 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 15,281 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 13,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 13,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 11,636 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,616 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 11,616 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 10,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 10,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,763 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,795 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 5,561 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 4,718 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 3,743 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
Full Yamaha R6 reliability report

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KN52 LJJ is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN52 LJJ, 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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KN52 LJJ is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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