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LK03 WHV

2003 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,003 mi
Last recorded36,003 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ60016,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 WHV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 36,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 35,700 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 35,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT TYRE STARTING TO SURFACE CRACK

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 33,015 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 33,015 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 32,961 miles

Front small oil leak from rocker cover and oil pipe.

Fail 1 Mar 2022 32,954 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front small oil leak from rocker cover and oil pipe.

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,383 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 32,322 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,168 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 32,168 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose nut missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front wheel bearings and wheel run out not test due front wheel does not turn frrly due brakes binding

Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,914 miles

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

side stand is stiff to return.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,633 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 31,626 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,433 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,264 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 31,248 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,833 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,254 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 28,919 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 27,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,205 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 24,199 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,774 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,346 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 6,867 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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LK03 WHV is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LK03 WHV, 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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LK03 WHV is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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