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VK09 VLN

2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,764 mi
Last recorded30,764 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star10,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 VLN
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 30,764 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 30,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 30,300 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 29,523 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 29,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 29,055 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 26,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,420 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 24,275 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,647 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,748 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 21,748 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,064 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 17,870 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 17,870 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,239 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2012

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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VK09 VLN is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 10,919 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 VK09 VLN, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK09 VLN is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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