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VO03 FYG

2003 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,011 mi
Last recorded15,011 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ60016,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 FYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 15,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 15,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 14,894 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 14,814 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 14,751 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 13,586 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 12,701 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 10,770 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both calipers pads on limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 8,679 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 6,588 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Front tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 6,574 miles

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

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 5 Aug 2016 6,564 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2015 3,514 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 3,443 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 3,415 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 3,404 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 3,159 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 3,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 3,034 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 1,782 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 868 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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VO03 FYG is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VO03 FYG, 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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VO03 FYG is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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