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DC59 GJC

2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,959 mi
Last recorded13,959 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star11,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC59 GJC
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 13,959 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 13,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 13,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 12,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 11,763 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 11,207 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 10,787 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 10,787 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 7,688 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 7,683 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding Brake pedal shaft partly seized. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2018 5,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 4,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 4,638 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 2,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 1,788 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 1,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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DC59 GJC is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Black with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,290 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 DC59 GJC, 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 17 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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What year was DC59 GJC registered?

DC59 GJC is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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