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V18 XVS

2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,934 mi
Last recorded11,934 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star9,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 XVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 11,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 11,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 11,295 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 10,782 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 9,358 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 7,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 6,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 5,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 5,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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V18 XVS is a 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Black with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 9,683 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 V18 XVS, 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 13 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V18 XVS registered?

V18 XVS is a 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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The MOT history for V18 XVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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