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SP59 YCE

2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,164 mi
Last recorded13,164 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star11,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 YCE
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 13,164 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 12,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 12,772 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 12,769 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 12,319 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 12,223 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 11,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 9,965 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 9,961 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake Pedal binding on shaft (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 8,510 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 8,510 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 7,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 4,394 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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SP59 YCE is a 2009 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 76.9%.

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 SP59 YCE, 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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SP59 YCE is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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