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LK53 ATU

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

20,840 mi
Last recorded20,840 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 ATU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 20,840 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 20,589 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 20,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 19,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 19,092 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 17,681 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 15,292 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 13,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 12,339 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 6,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 6,401 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 5,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 4,355 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 4,341 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 3,248 miles

Rear 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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LK53 ATU is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LK53 ATU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK53 ATU registered?

LK53 ATU is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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