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RE61 OCJ

2011 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,479 mi
Last recorded18,479 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star8,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 OCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 18,479 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 17,547 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 16,872 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 16,481 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 16,478 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 16,127 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 16,016 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 15,846 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 14,035 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 9,955 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 5,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 1,361 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 1,351 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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RE61 OCJ is a 2011 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Black with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 8,664 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 RE61 OCJ, 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 15 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 RE61 OCJ registered?

RE61 OCJ is a 2011 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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