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YJ53 VLA

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,219 mi
Last recorded6,219 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VLA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 6,219 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 5,682 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 5,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 5,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 5,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied Front brake lever snapped on maximum effort (Roller tester) (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2009 5,164 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 4,783 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 4,767 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 4,160 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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YJ53 VLA is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ53 VLA, 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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YJ53 VLA is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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