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VX03 BYD

2003 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,326 mi
Last recorded29,326 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT60012,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 BYD
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 29,326 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 29,315 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 29,117 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 28,769 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 28,757 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 28,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 27,942 miles

Rear slight play in lower shocker

Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,331 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,734 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 26,734 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,031 miles

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,023 miles

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 20,629 miles

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 17,317 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 17,250 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 13,838 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 8,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 6,837 miles

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

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

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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VX03 BYD is a 2003 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX03 BYD, 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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VX03 BYD is a 2003 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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