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WA53 ERK

2003 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,587 mi
Last recorded27,587 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 ERK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 27,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 27,257 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 26,862 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 26,862 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure pillion (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 25,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 25,744 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,298 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 22,986 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 22,225 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 21,621 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,015 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,909 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 17,747 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

o/s/f foot rest short

Pass 17 Jan 2014 16,324 miles

o/s/f foot rest damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2013 14,212 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 14,212 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust lose

Pass 19 Oct 2011 13,049 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,268 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 11,268 miles

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)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 10,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,508 miles

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

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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WA53 ERK is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WA53 ERK, 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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WA53 ERK is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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