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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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Data last updated: · Based on 743 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.3%
Typical Mileage
3,926mi
Annual Mileage
561mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

94.4%
2020
93.3%
2019
95.3%
2018
93.3%
2017

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.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 1

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.

Low usage
207 mi/yr
Typical
561 mi/yr
Average
1,211 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,538 mi/yr

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.

Average
5.6 years
Median
6.0 years

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.

Median
3,926 mi
75th Percentile
7,204 mi
95th Percentile
15,111 mi
Max Recorded
59,131 mi

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.

Best year
2018

95.3% MOT pass rate from 150 tests

Year to avoid
2017

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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Should you buy a used Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950?

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.

Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 reliable?
Based on 743 MOT tests, the Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 has a 94.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 do per year?
The typical Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 does around 561 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950?
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 950 Xr-a - Scr 950?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Yamaha Xvs 950 Xr-a - Scr 950 is 2018 with a 95.3% pass rate across 150 tests.