Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
YAMAHA XVS 900 CUD-A - XV 950 R ABS
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The XVS 900 CUD-A - XV 950 R ABS's first-time pass rate has fallen 7.8 points since 2020, 100.0% to 92.2%.
What fails on a XVS 900 CUD-A - XV 950 R ABS
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
10 | 30.3 | 0.3× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
9 | 27.3 | 1.1× |
| suspension |
|
5 | 15.2 | 0.8× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 9.1 | 2.5× |
| tyres |
|
3 | 9.1 | 0.8× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 6.1 | 2.1× |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3 | 0.3× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the XVS 900 CUD-A - XV 950 R ABS beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the XVS 900 CUD-A - XV 950 R ABS.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2020 (96.9%). Lowest: 2018 (93.0%). Every XVS 900 Cud-A - XV 950 R Abs year compared →
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
YAMAHA XVS 900 CUD-A - XV 950 R ABS FAQ
Is the YAMAHA XVS 900 CUD-A - XV 950 R ABS reliable?
The YAMAHA XVS 900 CUD-A - XV 950 R ABS is more reliable than average for its class: 93.8% of its 519 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #198 of 5428 models.
What does a XVS 900 CUD-A - XV 950 R ABS fail its MOT on most?
brakes: 30% of all defects recorded against failed XVS 900 CUD-A - XV 950 R ABS tests.
What is the best year of XVS 900 CUD-A - XV 950 R ABS to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (96.9%) and 2018 worst (93.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.
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