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SD09 ELL

2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Red Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,823 mi
Last recorded13,823 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star11,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 ELL
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 13,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 13,823 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 13,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 13,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 12,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 12,054 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 10,256 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 9,437 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 7,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 6,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 4,451 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 4,335 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 4,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 3,616 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 2,388 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 1,402 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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SD09 ELL is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Red with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD09 ELL, 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 SD09 ELL registered?

SD09 ELL is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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