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NK53 HSC

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,321 mi
Last recorded7,321 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 HSC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 7,321 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 7,293 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 7,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 7,272 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 7,271 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2012 7,260 miles

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

rear brake resivoir fluid dark and recomend brake fluid change

Fail 4 Jul 2011 7,112 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

no rear foot pegs fitted, pillion seat not fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,112 miles

no rear foot pegs fitted, pillion seat not fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2009 6,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 6,110 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 5,741 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 4,703 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 HSC is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NK53 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

NK53 HSC is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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