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RV12 XTC

2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Red Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,392 mi
Last recorded9,392 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star9,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 XTC
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 9,392 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 8,692 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 7,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 5,662 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 3,028 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 2,991 miles

side panniers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2015 2,976 miles

wet at time of test

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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RV12 XTC is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Red with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 9,785 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 RV12 XTC, 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 14 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 RV12 XTC registered?

RV12 XTC is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is RV12 XTC safe to buy?

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