Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 reliable? We analysed 743 real MOT tests across 191 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950.
Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 198 | 94.4% | 1,759 | 2,948 | 6,159 |
| 2019 | 180 | 93.3% | 1,908 | 3,862 | 6,372 |
| 2018 | 150 | 95.3% | 2,415 | 3,779 | 6,546 |
| 2017 | 179 | 93.3% | 2,291 | 5,181 | 9,258 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 Last?
Based on 191 Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.3% MOT pass rate from 150 tests
93.3% MOT pass rate from 179 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.3% across 150 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.3% — 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 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 THIS CAR | 94.3% | 743 | 3,926 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 |
| Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti Ecoflex S/s | 91.7% | 1,223 | 84,047 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.3% across 743 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 tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 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 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 owner drives around 561 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.