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SN53 GXX

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,945 mi
Last recorded30,945 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 GXX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,945 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 30,945 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 26,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear screw in rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2021 26,039 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear screw in rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2019 24,587 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 24,587 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 21,382 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 21,382 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,250 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Seized link (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is noisy

Front brake lever bent

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,720 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 16,720 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 16,712 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 14,846 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,846 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre worn uneven

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 10,917 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre worn uneven

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 May 2012 10,902 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2011 8,979 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 8,934 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 6,801 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2007 3,198 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,658 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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SN53 GXX is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SN53 GXX, 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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SN53 GXX is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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