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SV09 BBN

2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,133 mi
Last recorded13,133 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star11,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 BBN
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 13,133 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 10,597 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 9,398 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 9,398 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 8,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 8,050 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 8,050 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019
Pass 9 Mar 2018 8,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 8,404 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 7,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 6,749 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 5,457 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 2,895 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 2,070 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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SV09 BBN is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Black with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SV09 BBN, 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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SV09 BBN is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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