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LJ53 UKZ

2003 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,500 mi
Last recorded34,500 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 34,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 32,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 29,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 28,641 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 28,049 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 26,261 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 22,603 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 20,826 miles

number plate light

Pass 15 May 2015 19,577 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,678 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 18,676 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,775 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,498 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,694 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,998 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 6,998 miles

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

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

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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LJ53 UKZ is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ53 UKZ, 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 LJ53 UKZ registered?

LJ53 UKZ is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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