CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST12 OYC

2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,406 mi
Last recorded22,406 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star11,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 OYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 22,406 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 22,406 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Bolt missing in exhaust mounting

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 19,274 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 15,671 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 12,417 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 12,417 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 12,081 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 12,051 miles

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 10,889 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 10,212 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 9,980 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 3,169 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
Full Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ST12 OYC is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,355 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 ST12 OYC, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST12 OYC?

You can check the full history of ST12 OYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST12 OYC registered?

ST12 OYC is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is ST12 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 OYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST12 OYC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST12 OYC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.