MYRModel Year Report

2001 Yamaha XVS650

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2001 Yamaha XVS650
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:59:02.578Z

Only 8 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 8 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 XVS650 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 8 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2009: 1 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaints 2010
2001: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19982
19994
20008
20018
200213
20054
20091
20101

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 8 total reports mention: power train.

WHEELS

1 of 8 total reports mentions: wheels.

WHEELS

1 of 8 total reports mentions: wheels.

STRUCTURE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS TRAVELING AT >30 MPH ON PAVED SURFACE ROAD. I HAD JUST MADE A LEFT TURN AND WAS GOING THROUGH GEARS TO ACCELERATE TO CRUISING SPEED. A DOG ENTERED THE ROADWAY AND I APPLIED BOTH BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040510

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Yamaha XVS650 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Yamaha XVS650 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 2001 Yamaha XVS650?

The most-reported component is power train:manual transmission, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Yamaha XVS650 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.