Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

26% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star reliable?

Based on MOT data from 129 vehicles, the 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star (2013)

129 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star

CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 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 Yamaha cruiser performs modestly better than the UK average, with an 85.0% first-time pass rate versus 80%, but the 25.6% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects is a genuine concern—well above acceptable levels and something a buyer should investigate thoroughly on any specific machine. The median mileage of 9,748 miles is quite low for a 2013, suggesting these are lightly used bikes, which helps explain the reasonable pass rate. With an average of 0.68 failures and 3.0 advisories per test, most faults are minor, typically suspension, lighting, or brake wear issues rather than structural problems. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers the chassis, brakes, and fuel system—the defect pattern suggests these are the weak points on this model.

We have limited data for the 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles 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

92.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

25.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.68

Over 8.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–14k

For context

These stats describe 129 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 129 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 25.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	128	92.1%	0.69

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 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.

9,748

typical

6,282

low mileage

14,337

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star vehicles fall between 6,282 and 14,337 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,282 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.

✓ 6,282–14,337 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Stars sit.

⚠ Over 19,354 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Star — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Yamaha Xvs 950 A Midnight Stars are still being driven.

88 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

8.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.68

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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