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V597 JWK

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,945 mi
Last recorded29,945 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 JWK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 29,945 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,651 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 27,885 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 27,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 26,112 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 23,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,121 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 18,982 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 16,825 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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V597 JWK is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V597 JWK, 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 V597 JWK registered?

V597 JWK is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V597 JWK safe to buy?

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