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NX03 ECJ

2003 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,674 mi
Last recorded22,674 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ60016,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 ECJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 22,674 miles

Fuel cap ineffective unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 21,659 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 21,655 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 18,518 miles

Front slight splits on tyre

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 18,518 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front slight splits on tyre

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 15,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 14,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 12,661 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 10,634 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 7,100 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 6,762 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 6,759 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 5,607 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 4,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 4,547 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 4,547 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 4,447 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 3,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 3,132 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 3,132 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 1,565 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 1,307 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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NX03 ECJ is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NX03 ECJ, 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 NX03 ECJ registered?

NX03 ECJ is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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