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W997 JGV

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

19,599 mi
Last recorded19,599 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 JGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 19,599 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 19,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 19,287 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 18,483 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 17,904 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 17,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 17,034 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 16,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,636 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 12,962 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,283 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 10,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 9,900 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 7 Sep 2012 9,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 8,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 7,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,624 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 6,624 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 5,539 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 4,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 2,402 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 2,402 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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W997 JGV is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 13,917 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 W997 JGV, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W997 JGV registered?

W997 JGV is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W997 JGV safe to buy?

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