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YN53 FVK

2003 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,106 mi
Last recorded8,106 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha R614,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FVK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 8,106 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 7,879 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 7,879 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 7,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 7,185 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 7,074 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 7,074 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 7,033 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 7,033 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 6,623 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 6,623 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 6,215 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 3,926 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 2,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,590 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012
Fail 28 Jul 2012

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,617 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 20,617 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

side lamp not working n/s front

Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,580 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 20,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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YN53 FVK is a 2003 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YN53 FVK, 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 YN53 FVK registered?

YN53 FVK is a 2003 Yamaha R6, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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