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GK03 CHJ

2003 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,073 mi
Last recorded26,073 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT60012,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 CHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 26,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 26,073 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 24,484 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 23,967 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 22,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 22,980 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,263 miles

No indicaters fitted at time of test

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 22,263 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

No indicaters fitted at time of test

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 8,564 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,060 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 5,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 3,671 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 2,600 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 9,126 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 9,126 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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GK03 CHJ is a 2003 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK03 CHJ, 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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What year was GK03 CHJ registered?

GK03 CHJ is a 2003 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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