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NK53 BCO

2003 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,787 mi
Last recorded16,787 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BCO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 16,787 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 16,450 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,429 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,329 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,313 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 15,828 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 13,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,256 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,724 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 11,758 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 9,520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 7,310 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 7,309 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 4,989 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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NK53 BCO is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NK53 BCO, 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 NK53 BCO registered?

NK53 BCO is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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