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DX03 XBU

2003 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

41,663 mi
Last recorded41,663 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ60016,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 XBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 41,663 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,355 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 41,282 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak noted around oil cooler area

Pass 4 Apr 2023 40,932 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,620 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaking around oil cooler area not considered exessive

Fail 22 Apr 2022 40,620 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

oil leaking around oil cooler area not considered exessive

Pass 29 Apr 2021 40,399 miles

rear suspension coil spring corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 40,399 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear suspension coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,322 miles

rear shock absorber corroded

drive chain has some tight links

exhaust has minor leak

Pass 1 Apr 2019 40,024 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 40,024 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,124 miles

slight oil leak from cooler

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,381 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 36,822 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,822 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 36,519 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,519 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,278 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,629 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,414 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 30,414 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2008 26,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 19,955 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,955 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,485 miles

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

front brake binding on slightly

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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DX03 XBU is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DX03 XBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX03 XBU registered?

DX03 XBU is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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