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BF12 KVS

2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,657 mi
Last recorded9,657 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star11,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 9,657 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 9,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 9,351 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 9,294 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 9,294 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 8,677 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2020 8,677 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 8,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 8,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 3,822 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 3,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star?

Based on 5,832 MOT tests across 525 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
853
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
525
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
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BF12 KVS is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,355 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 Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 KVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF12 KVS is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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