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OY53 TYF

2003 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,166 mi
Last recorded16,166 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TYF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 16,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 15,800 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,179 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,383 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 13,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 13,281 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 13,274 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

right hand foot rest broke, sharp edge.

Pass 30 May 2012 11,905 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,045 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 8,068 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 7,792 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 6,789 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 6,789 miles

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

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 5,634 miles

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

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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OY53 TYF is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY53 TYF, 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 OY53 TYF registered?

OY53 TYF is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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