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1998 Yamaha XVS650Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Yamaha XVS650, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 14, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Yamaha XVS650 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1998 Yamaha XVS650 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other XVS650 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XVS650 median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'05'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XVS650 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ALSO, SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND IS ROUGH. GRINDING USUALLY OCCURS EVEN IF I TRY TO SHIFT IT SOFTLY. I KNOW DOZENS OF OTHER OWNERS OF THIS BIKE WHO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE INFERIOR TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A HAZARD BECAUSE MY BIKE CAN SLIP OUT OF GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO THE FREEWAY, WHICH WILL…
Complaint 761043 · Apr 22, 2002

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