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V588 GLB

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

20,309 mi
Last recorded20,309 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 GLB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 20,309 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 20,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 19,728 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 19,294 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 19,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 18,287 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 18,287 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking petrol tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 17,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 16,699 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 15,972 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 15,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Electric control box bracket snapped at the front

Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,061 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,748 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,247 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 5,286 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 5,229 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 4,783 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 4,783 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 2,850 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 2,587 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 619
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 250
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 188
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 171
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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V588 GLB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 XVS650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 619 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V588 GLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V588 GLB registered?

V588 GLB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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