Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star (2009)
2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star
CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 2009 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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This 2009 Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star sits just below the UK average with a 78.8% first-time pass rate—marginally worse than the national 80% benchmark—and 15.9% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for a buyer to investigate on any used example. The moderate failure rate of 0.8 per vehicle suggests these aren't inherently problematic machines, though the advisory count of 3.4 per bike indicates routine wear items need attention.
At just under 12,700 miles on average for a 15-year-old motorcycle, these Yamahas show relatively low mileage, which is typical for cruisers often kept as weekend rides rather than commuters. The median carhunch score of 50 reflects a middling reliability picture—not a bargain basement buy, but not a robustly dependable choice either. Before purchasing, get a pre-buy inspection that specifically checks the braking system and lights, as these are common MOT failure points on cruisers of this age.
We have limited data for the 2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 138 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 2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Based on MOT data from 138 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 (98%) | 135 | 92.2% | 0.81 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 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 2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star vehicles fall between 7,263 and 16,722 miles.
2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star — Still on the Road
Most 2009 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Stars are still being driven.
72 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% 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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