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2008 Yamaha Midnight Star MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Midnight Star models manufactured in 2008, based on 43 real MOT test results.

95.3%
Pass Rate
4.7%
Fail Rate
43
Total Tests
15,456
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2008 Yamaha Midnight Star MOT Analysis

The 2008 Yamaha Midnight Star has an MOT pass rate of 95.3% based on 43 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,456 miles on the odometer. With a 4.7% failure rate, the 2008 Midnight Star is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2008 Yamaha Midnight Star is Motorcycle drive system, responsible for 2.3% of failures. Motorcycle drive system issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust is the second most common issue at 2.3%. Motorcycle lighting and signalling follows at 2.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (43 tests)

Top failures specific to 2008 models only. The overall Midnight Star page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle drive system 2.3%
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 2.3%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 2.3%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Drive System2.3%1
2Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust2.3%1
3Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling2.3%1
4Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels2.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 15,456 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle drive system1.50% per 10K miMotorcycle fuel and exhaust1.50% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling1.50% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels1.50% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle drive system1.502.3%1
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust1.502.3%1
Motorcycle lighting and signalling1.502.3%1
Motorcycle tyres and wheels1.502.3%1

Mileage Statistics

15,456
Mean
14,830
Median
10,232
25th Percentile
20,145
75th Percentile
3.04% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2008 Yamaha Midnight Star has an MOT pass rate of 95.3% based on 43 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,456 miles on the odometer. With a 4.7% failure rate, the 2008 Midnight Star is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2008 Yamaha Midnight Star, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle drive system: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 15,456 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle drive system — 2.3% of failures

Motorcycle drive system issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2008 Yamaha Midnight Star models. Motorcycle drive system issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 2.3% of failures

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2008 Yamaha Midnight Star models. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 2.3% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2008 Yamaha Midnight Star models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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