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HX03 FKV

2003 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,780 mi
Last recorded39,780 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ60016,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 FKV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 39,780 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 39,778 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 36,226 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 36,226 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 33,507 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 31,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 31,373 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 31,373 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,280 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 31,280 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,214 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 30,306 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,768 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,302 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,600 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 25,600 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,116 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 24,116 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 May 2008 22,537 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 22,512 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,922 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 19,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,870 miles

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

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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HX03 FKV is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HX03 FKV, 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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HX03 FKV is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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