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G501 BBK

2003 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,190 mi
Last recorded79,190 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT60012,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 BBK
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 79,190 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 77,530 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,647 miles

Handlebars slightly bent

Fail 16 Apr 2015 72,647 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,514 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,042 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 64,040 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,499 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,499 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,726 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

o/s head light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2008 56,656 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 56,624 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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G501 BBK is a 2003 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G501 BBK, 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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G501 BBK is a 2003 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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