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YF12 WTJ

2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Red Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,003 mi
Last recorded18,003 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star9,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 WTJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 18,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 16,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 15,604 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 15,376 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 14,709 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 12,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 12,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 12,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber starting to perish\crack (5.2.3 (j))

front tyre has light perishing \cracking to near side wall not showing cords

Pass 16 Jun 2019 12,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 11,436 miles

front tyre valve has light perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2017 9,953 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 9,951 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2016 6,784 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 6,974 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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YF12 WTJ is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Red with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 9,785 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 YF12 WTJ, 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 14 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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YF12 WTJ is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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