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SWB 9Y

2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,646 mi
Last recorded29,646 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star11,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWB 9Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 29,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 29,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 29,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 29,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 28,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 27,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 27,359 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 24,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 14,503 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 12,365 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 11,940 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
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SWB 9Y is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SWB 9Y, 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.

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SWB 9Y is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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