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YJ53 VLB

2003 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,503 mi
Last recorded17,503 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VLB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,503 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,712 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 14,666 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,267 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 3,517 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 VLB is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YJ53 VLB, 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 YJ53 VLB registered?

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

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The MOT history for YJ53 VLB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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