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RV12 XRR

2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,571 mi
Last recorded21,571 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star9,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 XRR
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 21,571 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 16,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 16,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 14,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 14,250 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 7 Jun 2018 14,246 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 12,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 11,221 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 11,221 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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RV12 XRR is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Black with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RV12 XRR, 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 RV12 XRR registered?

RV12 XRR is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 XRR safe to buy?

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