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WX53 OEO

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,947 mi
Last recorded19,947 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 OEO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 19,947 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 19,690 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 19,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 13,994 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 13,718 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 13,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 10,233 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 10,233 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,233 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 10,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 6,520 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 6,506 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 5,922 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 3,327 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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WX53 OEO is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX53 OEO, 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 WX53 OEO registered?

WX53 OEO is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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