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PO53 LNX

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

10,161 mi
Last recorded10,161 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 LNX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 10,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 9,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 8,060 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 8,051 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 8,040 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 8,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 8,019 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 7,965 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 7,916 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 7,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 7,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 7,806 miles

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 21 Aug 2012 7,796 miles

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 30 Aug 2011 7,786 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 7,734 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,675 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 7,666 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 7,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 6,635 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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PO53 LNX is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PO53 LNX, 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 PO53 LNX registered?

PO53 LNX is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is PO53 LNX safe to buy?

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