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WV57 VSA

2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,113 mi
Last recorded23,113 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star13,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 VSA
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 23,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 21,107 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 21,107 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 16,470 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 15,940 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 15,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 15,767 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 14,694 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 14,654 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2016 13,663 miles

front and rear tyre wear

Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,187 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 10,917 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 10,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 4,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,959 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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WV57 VSA is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 13,237 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 WV57 VSA, 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 18 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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WV57 VSA is a 2008 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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