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NU52 OVD

2003 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,759 mi
Last recorded62,759 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Xj 600 N19,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 OVD
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,759 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 62,557 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hitting exhaust (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,236 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 56,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,903 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 51,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,004 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,997 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 47,591 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 47,576 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm o/s of tyre uneven wear (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated shock absorber bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick outer pad (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 43,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,617 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 38,617 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,755 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,850 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 30,000 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,738 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 23,738 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,455 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 8,835 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 3,830 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 600 N?

Based on 1,310 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Drive chain excessively loose 10
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NU52 OVD is a 2003 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Xj 600 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 19,739 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 Xj 600 N fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU52 OVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 600 N typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 N is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NU52 OVD registered?

NU52 OVD is a 2003 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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The MOT history for NU52 OVD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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