YAMAHA XVS 950 XR-A - SCR 950
Pass rate over time
The XVS 950 XR-A - SCR 950's first-time pass rate has fallen 5.8 points since 2021, 96.1% to 90.3%.
What fails on a XVS 950 XR-A - SCR 950
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
8 | 38.1 | 0.7× |
| brakes |
|
6 | 28.6 | 0.2× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 14.3 | 2.3× |
| tyres |
|
2 | 9.5 | 0.3× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 4.8 | 1.0× |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 4.8 | 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 950 XR-A - SCR 950 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 950 XR-A - SCR 950.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2018 (95.0% pass). Weakest: 2017 (92.8%).
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 950 XR-A - SCR 950 FAQ
Is the YAMAHA XVS 950 XR-A - SCR 950 reliable?
The YAMAHA XVS 950 XR-A - SCR 950 is more reliable than average for its class: 93.8% of its 560 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #197 of 5426 models.
What does a XVS 950 XR-A - SCR 950 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 38% of all defects recorded against failed XVS 950 XR-A - SCR 950 tests.
What is the best year of XVS 950 XR-A - SCR 950 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2018-registered examples do best (95.0%) and 2017 worst (92.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.