Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star (2007)
2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star
CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.2%, which sits below the UK average of 80% and suggests slightly higher reliability concerns than typical. With 17.4% of these bikes having recorded dangerous defects, buyers should factor in the cost of thorough pre-purchase inspections and safety checks.
At an average mileage of 14,079 miles for a 17-year-old bike, these Midnight Stars show moderate use, though the high advisory count of 3.7 per vehicle indicates they need more maintenance attention than straightforward machines. When you're evaluating a specific example, prioritise getting the brake system and chassis checked by a mechanic, as these advisories typically cluster around wear items on cruisers of this age.
What to check before buying a 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 127 | 73.4% | 1.14 |
| Other (4%) | 5 | 95% | 0.2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star vehicles fall between 6,817 and 18,689 miles.
2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star — Still on the Road
46 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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