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FV09 ZBW

2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,903 mi
Last recorded12,903 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star11,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 ZBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 12,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 12,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 10,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 9,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 8,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 7,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 7,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 7,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 6,773 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 5,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 5,903 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2012 2,908 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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FV09 ZBW is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Black with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV09 ZBW, 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 FV09 ZBW registered?

FV09 ZBW is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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