CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB03 HDH

2003 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,365 mi
Last recorded49,365 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT60012,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 HDH
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 49,365 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 47,735 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 47,735 miles

Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 46,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 45,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,354 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 43,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link clip wrong direction (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure mounting bolt missing (3.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort rear brake pedal assembly loose (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,312 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 41,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,726 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 39,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 35,661 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 31,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 31,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,527 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,395 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 10,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 8,525 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 6,924 miles

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
Full Yamaha XT600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB03 HDH is a 2003 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YB03 HDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB03 HDH?

You can check the full history of YB03 HDH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB03 HDH registered?

YB03 HDH is a 2003 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is YB03 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB03 HDH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB03 HDH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB03 HDH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.