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Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs reliable? We analysed 687 real MOT tests across 158 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 687 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.0%
Typical Mileage
6,454mi
Annual Mileage
888mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs.

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Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

96.6%
2020
92.7%
2019
92.5%
2018
93.2%
2017

Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3

Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
279 mi/yr
Typical
888 mi/yr
Average
1,728 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,149 mi/yr

Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 87 96.6% 2,369 5,724 8,987
2019 137 92.7% 3,440 6,310 10,609
2018 214 92.5% 3,436 6,308 10,768
2017 192 93.2% 3,740 7,803 13,426

How Long Does a Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs Last?

Based on 158 Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.8 years
Median
6.0 years

Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
6,454 mi
75th Percentile
10,811 mi
95th Percentile
20,040 mi
Max Recorded
127,474 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

96.6% MOT pass rate from 87 tests

Year to avoid
2018

92.5% MOT pass rate from 214 tests

The best year to buy a used Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.6% across 87 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs THIS CAR 93.0% 687 6,454 mi — yrs
Yamaha Yzf R1 86.5% 175,313 16,232 mi 28 yrs
Yamaha FZS600 85% 157,659 22,466 mi 28 yrs
Yamaha XJR1300 88.8% 107,128 16,836 mi 27 yrs
Rolls Royce 20HP 96.5% 598 15,104 mi 102 yrs

Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs?

The Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.0% across 687 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs owner drives around 888 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs reliable?
Based on 687 MOT tests, the Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs has a 93.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs do per year?
The typical Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs does around 888 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Yamaha Xvs 900 Cud-a - Xv 950 R Abs is 2020 with a 96.6% pass rate across 87 tests.