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M1 XVS

2010 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,653 mi
Last recorded11,653 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star9,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 XVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 11,653 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 11,653 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 20,937 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 20,937 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 16,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 16,481 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 13,907 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 11,562 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 11,523 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 9,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 8,771 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,794 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 5,001 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 3,371 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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M1 XVS is a 2010 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Black with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2010 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 9,776 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 M1 XVS, 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 16 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 M1 XVS registered?

M1 XVS is a 2010 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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