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R5 VTN

2011 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,437 mi
Last recorded27,437 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star10,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 VTN
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 27,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 25,317 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 21,892 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 21,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 19,434 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 19,434 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre THREE NAILS AND A THORN

Pass 23 May 2022 17,081 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 15,537 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 13,565 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 10,596 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 8,034 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 3,323 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 3,314 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 2,979 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 2,179 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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R5 VTN is a 2011 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 10,336 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 R5 VTN, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R5 VTN is a 2011 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 16 July 2011.

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