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LK53 FZR

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,838 mi
Last recorded14,838 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 FZR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 14,838 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 14,731 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 14,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 13,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 13,858 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 13,541 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 13,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,107 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 12,051 miles

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,522 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 10,374 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Oct 2010 10,370 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2009 9,697 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,486 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 4,471 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 4,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,041 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 FZR 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 83.3%.

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 FZR, 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 FZR registered?

LK53 FZR is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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