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J242 LTP

2003 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,891 mi
Last recorded3,891 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ60016,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 LTP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 3,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 3,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 2,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 2,097 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 1,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 684 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 671 miles

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 657 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake disc

Pass 29 Nov 2018 353 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 2 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 45,585 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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

horn poor

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,236 miles

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

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

carbs damp

front tyre perished

fuel tank repaired with filler

Fail 14 Apr 2011 45,216 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

fuel tank repaired with filler

carbs damp

front tyre perished

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,762 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 43,978 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 43,963 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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J242 LTP is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J242 LTP, 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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J242 LTP is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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