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GL12 XCH

2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,995 mi
Last recorded68,995 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star11,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 XCH
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 68,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,901 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,708 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 61,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 58,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,081 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 57,081 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 55,340 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 55,340 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,826 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 39,826 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 39,808 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

No pillion seat fitted at time of test

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,667 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 19,896 miles

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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GL12 XCH is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL12 XCH, 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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What year was GL12 XCH registered?

GL12 XCH is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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