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Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Motorcycle
Overall MOT pass rate
92.1% +13.8% vs UK average

From 471 MOT tests. Above average for its class.

0.04 failures per 10,000 miles when adjusted for the 19,541-mile median distance driven.
This page covers a specific trim. For combined pass rate, fleet numbers, and all variants see the Yamaha Xvs overview.

Common MOT failure categories

tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.1%
significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.8%
brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm0.6%
a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led0.4%
brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured0.4%
brake performance unable to be tested0.4%
Full breakdown

What goes wrong?

The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 5 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.

tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5
significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake4
brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3
a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led2
brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2
brake performance unable to be tested2
stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning2
a lamp missing or inoperative2
a footrest missing or insecure2
a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre1

Typical mileage

Half of all Xvs 1300 A Midnight Stars tested had between 12,717 and 25,214 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.

12,717
25,214
median: 19,541 miles

At 19,541 median miles, the Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.

Other Yamaha models

Yamaha Mt87.6%
Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs80.8%
Yamaha Yzf R187.8%
Yamaha Unclassified86.6%
Yamaha Fzs60083.1%

Common questions

What is the Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star MOT pass rate?

The Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 471 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.

What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star?

The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.

What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star at MOT?

The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star is 19,541 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,717 and 25,214 miles.

MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.