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LC59 LVU

2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,437 mi
Last recorded42,437 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star11,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 LVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,437 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 42,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 41,642 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,505 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 39,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 31,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 31,194 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 27,911 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 27,911 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 23,948 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 23,934 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 16,647 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 10,648 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 10,648 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2013 7,815 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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LC59 LVU is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Black with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,290 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 LC59 LVU, 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 17 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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LC59 LVU is a 2009 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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