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SF53 KZW

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,242 mi
Last recorded33,242 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 KZW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 33,242 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 32,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 31,348 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 31,331 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 28,471 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,279 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,906 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 19,275 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 19,270 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,802 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,187 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 16,682 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 14,989 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 14,989 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,372 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,510 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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SF53 KZW is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SF53 KZW, 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 SF53 KZW registered?

SF53 KZW is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is SF53 KZW safe to buy?

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