Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star (2007)

132 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.2% first-time pass rate

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.

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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.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these cars have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
74.2%
UK average ~80%
Below average
Dangerous (ever)
17.4%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
1.11
Over 9.9 tests on record
High
Typical mileage
12k
Middle half: 7k–19k
For context

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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Before you buy a 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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. Inspection ClickMechanic
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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.

11,874
typical
6,817
low mileage
18,689
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star vehicles fall between 6,817 and 18,689 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 6,817 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
6,817–18,689 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Stars sit.
Over 25,230 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

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.

83 46 2014 2025

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.

MOT History Averages

9.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.11
Avg failures per vehicle
3.7
Avg advisories per vehicle
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