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WV52 DHO

2003 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,383 mi
Last recorded40,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XJ60016,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 DHO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 40,383 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 40,381 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 39,951 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 37,593 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 37,593 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 34,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and deteriorated where silencers fit (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from left hand side of oil cooler

Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,644 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated on silencer joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 32,651 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 28,504 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 28,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,149 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 25,149 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,150 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 19,186 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 15,001 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 11,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 10,579 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 8,236 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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WV52 DHO is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WV52 DHO, 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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WV52 DHO is a 2003 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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