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MR53 RHA

2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

10,858 mi
Last recorded10,858 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star11,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 RHA
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 10,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 10,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 10,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 10,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 8,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 7,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 6,039 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 5,024 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 3,185 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 2,505 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 2,203 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 2,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 1,604 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 466 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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MR53 RHA is a 2009 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 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MR53 RHA, 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 MR53 RHA registered?

MR53 RHA is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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