Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star
MotorcycleFrom 351 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and brake fluid contaminated. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, 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.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| brake fluid contaminated | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
| a throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 89.8% | brake fluid contaminated, brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xvs 950 A Midnight Stars tested had between 11,260 and 22,465 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,628 median miles, the Xvs 950 A Midnight Star has 0.068 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 351 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, 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 950 A Midnight Star at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star is 14,628 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,260 and 22,465 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.