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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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.
We have limited data for the 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 132 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 127 | 73.4% | 1.14 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle 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
Numbers are thinning — 55% of 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Stars are still active.
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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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