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MW03 HBK

2003 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

25,057 mi
Last recorded25,057 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT60012,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 HBK
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 25,057 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 25,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 24,858 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 24,812 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 24,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 24,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,812 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,109 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,336 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,265 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,353 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 21,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 19,339 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,707 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,094 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 15,044 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 13,128 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 11,036 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 8,195 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 8,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 8,152 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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MW03 HBK is a 2003 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MW03 HBK, 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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MW03 HBK is a 2003 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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