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PY59 DVU

2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Yellow Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,815 mi
Last recorded19,815 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star11,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 DVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 19,815 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 18,044 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 17,881 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 17,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 17,516 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 16,104 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 15,204 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 15,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,386 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 12,386 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,255 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 9,550 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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PY59 DVU is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Yellow with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PY59 DVU, 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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PY59 DVU is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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