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LK53 EJU

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,231 mi
Last recorded18,231 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 EJU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 18,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 17,749 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front throttle slow on return (not sticking)

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2006 8,040 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 8,021 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 EJU is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LK53 EJU, 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 EJU registered?

LK53 EJU is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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