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LC09 OTJ

2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,048 mi
Last recorded27,048 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star10,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 OTJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 27,048 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 27,029 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside not working, offside dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working both controls (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 25,203 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

LED headlamp bulb fitted

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 25,189 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

LED headlamp bulb fitted

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 23,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 22,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 20,711 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 20,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 20,037 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 15,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 9,909 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 9,635 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,474 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 6,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 6,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 5,393 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 3,094 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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LC09 OTJ is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 10,919 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 LC09 OTJ, 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 17 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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LC09 OTJ is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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