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2001 Yamaha XVS650Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2001 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 complaints84 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 13, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Yamaha XVS650 has problems

8 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 train31
Wheels20
Seats11
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Structure10

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

0 recalls

2001 Yamaha XVS650 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2001 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
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In owners' words

What XVS650 owners report

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

REAR AXLE HUB BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MPH, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO HIT THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
Complaint 10048789 · Nov 28, 2003 · 29,000 miles
I HAVE A 2001 YAMAHA V-STAR 650 CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE. OVER TIME I BEGAN TO HEAR A "MAJOR" HOWL COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. YAMAHA CLAIMED THEY HAD NO INFO. ON ANY HOWL PROBLEM!! LATER, ON THE YAMAHA V-STAR FORUM, I LEARNED THAT THERE WAS A BATCH OF 5TH GEARS FOR THE TRANSMISSION, THAT WERE NOT HEAT…
Complaint 10039156 · Sep 19, 2003 · 30,000 miles
FIFTH GEAR HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2001 YAMAHA V STAR 650 CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE AT 7000 MILES. WHILE CRUISING IN FIFTH GEAR YOU WOULD HEAR A LOUD CHATTERING SOUND COMING FROM BENEATH THE BIKE. THE DEALER WHO DID THE REPAIR STATED THAT THE GEAR AND THE DRIVE GEAR WERE DEFORMED AS IF SOMETHING HAD RAN…
Complaint 10037124 · Sep 3, 2003

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