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AY03 HWZ

2003 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,192 mi
Last recorded31,192 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ60016,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 31,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 27,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 27,621 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chain tight

Fail 15 Mar 2018 27,621 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 26,567 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 25,558 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 25,556 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Front 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,633 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,948 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,928 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,438 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 55,438 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,209 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,450 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 44,449 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 3,857 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 3,828 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 2,620 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?

Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
835
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,907
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,271
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,192
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,135
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 965
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 590
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AY03 HWZ is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 16,785 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 XJ600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 HWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY03 HWZ registered?

AY03 HWZ is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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