MYRModel Year Report

2006 Yamaha XVS11

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2006 Yamaha XVS11
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:12:30.756Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Yamaha XVS11 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 3 complaints 2008
2006: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19960
19970
19980
19990
20000
20010
200213
20033
20041
20059
20064
20072
20083

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 4 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH
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2006 YAHAMA V-STAR 1100, WHILE DOWNSHIFTING YOU HEAR A WHINING NOISE ON THE MIDDLE SHAFT GEAR, THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO STOPPED WORKING, TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL BIKE, THEY NEED TO TAKE THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20110324

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA XVS11. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150803

WHILE RIDING DOWN THE SHORELINE AT LOW SPEEDS, MY WIFE AND I NOTICED A WHINING TYPE NOISE HAPPENING JUST WHILE THE BIKE WAS DECELERATING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120312

ENGINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

2006 YAHAMA V-STAR 1100, WHILE DOWNSHIFTING YOU HEAR A WHINING NOISE ON THE MIDDLE SHAFT GEAR, THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO STOPPED WORKING, TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL BIKE, THEY NEED TO TAKE THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20110324

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA XVS11. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150803

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Yamaha XVS11 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Yamaha XVS11 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha XVS11?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Yamaha XVS11 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.