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CV11 LYW

2011 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,963 mi
Last recorded26,963 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star8,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 LYW
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 26,963 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 26,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 26,585 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,413 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 26,065 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 25,211 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,132 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 23,215 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 22,068 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 22,068 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,260 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 10,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 10,543 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 3,920 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star?

Based on 4,392 MOT tests across 460 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
757
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
460
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
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CV11 LYW is a 2011 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Black with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 8,664 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 950 A Midnight Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV11 LYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV11 LYW is a 2011 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 4 April 2011.

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