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SP12 TAV

2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,815 mi
Last recorded5,815 miles
Recorded on30 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

RegistrationSP12 TAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 950 A Midnight Star
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 5,815 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 5,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 5,297 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 5,084 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 5,049 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 4,871 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 4,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 3,941 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 2,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 2,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 2,304 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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SP12 TAV is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star in Black with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP12 TAV, 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 SP12 TAV registered?

SP12 TAV is a 2012 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SP12 TAV safe to buy?

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