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AY03 DCE

2003 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

1,456 mi
Last recorded1,456 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT60012,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DCE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 1,456 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 14,307 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 34,499 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 34,499 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,035 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 34,035 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,066 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

number plate deteriated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,038 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Jul 2016 31,038 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 25,683 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 20,108 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 19,699 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,962 miles

rear brake disc becoming pitted rear tyre wearing low slight play in rear lower swing arm mounting bushs

Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,327 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,686 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,331 miles

There is a lot of wear in the drive chain and to a lesser extent to the sprockets . It would be best to renew them all at the same time.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,068 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,509 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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AY03 DCE is a 2003 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 12,600 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 XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 DCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY03 DCE is a 2003 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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