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LK53 ATV

2003 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,433 mi
Last recorded17,433 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 ATV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 17,433 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 16,885 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 14,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 14,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 14,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 14,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 14,708 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,351 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 11,462 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 13,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 13,627 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 12,934 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 12,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 12,355 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 10,778 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 9,959 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 9,959 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 8,381 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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LK53 ATV is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ATV, 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 LK53 ATV registered?

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

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