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SJ03 HKZ

2003 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,072 mi
Last recorded72,072 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ60016,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 72,072 miles

Rear wheel rough when rotated[bearings] ?

Pass 9 Oct 2024 51,606 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))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 51,584 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 36,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 29,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 29,148 miles

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 19,910 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 19,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 19,727 miles

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 19,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 18,064 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,993 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 May 2012 15,549 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,743 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 6,248 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 4,874 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 3,486 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 2,616 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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SJ03 HKZ is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ03 HKZ, 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 SJ03 HKZ registered?

SJ03 HKZ is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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