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S160 KWN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,239 mi
Last recorded23,239 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 KWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 23,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 22,893 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 22,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 21,823 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 21,148 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 20,808 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 19,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,951 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 18,668 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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S160 KWN is a 1998 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 1998 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,680 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 S160 KWN, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S160 KWN registered?

S160 KWN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S160 KWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S160 KWN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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