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GL12 EDX

2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,614 mi
Last recorded7,614 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star9,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 EDX
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 7,614 miles

near side brake light going out when brake is pressed

Pass 26 Mar 2025 7,175 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 6,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 6,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 6,684 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 6,684 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 6,238 miles

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

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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GL12 EDX is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Black with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GL12 EDX, 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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What year was GL12 EDX registered?

GL12 EDX is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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