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HY57 GVD

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,898 mi
Last recorded32,898 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 GVD
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 32,898 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 32,822 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 32,822 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2021 31,481 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 27,148 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 27,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,321 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 23,321 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 19,248 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 18,332 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 18,332 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 17,045 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,795 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 12,955 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 11,902 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 10,225 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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HY57 GVD is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 13,237 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 HY57 GVD, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY57 GVD is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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