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RX53 YUK

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,044 mi
Last recorded29,044 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YUK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 29,044 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 29,044 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 29,006 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 26,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

chain guard missing

Fail 16 Jul 2021 26,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

chain guard missing

Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,142 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play rear swinging arm bushes have slight play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Rear swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Aug 2016 21,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Rear swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2015 20,218 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 19,011 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,374 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 14,737 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 13,756 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2010 11,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 10,482 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 10,438 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 6,494 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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RX53 YUK is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RX53 YUK, 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 RX53 YUK registered?

RX53 YUK is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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