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RK53 FNH

2003 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,005 mi
Last recorded18,005 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 FNH
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 18,005 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 17,998 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 19,870 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 15,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 15,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,053 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 16,053 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Dec 2008 13,632 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 9,596 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 9,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2006 5,123 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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RK53 FNH is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RK53 FNH, 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 RK53 FNH registered?

RK53 FNH is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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