2000 Yamaha XVS650 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 Yamaha XVS650 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2000 Yamaha XVS650.

Most common 2000 Yamaha XVS650 problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	5
Suspension	1
Wheels	1
Equipment	1

What owners report

2011-03-16, Equipment
WHILE I CHOOSE TO WEAR A HELMET WHILE OPERATING MY MOTORCYCLE I DOD NOT WANT TO BE TOLD THAT I WILL WEAR ONE. *TR

2006-07-18, Power Train
WHILE RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE IN 5TH GEAR, THE MOTORCYCLE MAKES A HIGHER PITCH SOUND. I TOOK IT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND I WAS INFORMED THAT MY 5TH GEAR IS BEGINNING TO DISINTEGRATE. I KNOW THAT THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS IN THE PAST BY OTHER OWNERS OF THE 2000 VSTAR 650. I AM CURIOUS TO KNOW WHY, WHEN THERE IS SUCH AN OBVIOUS DEFECT WITH A VEHICLE, THERE HAS BEEN NO INVESTIGATION REGARDING THIS MATTER. THE SERVICE ADVISOR KNEW EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AS SOON AS I TOLD HIM IT WAS 2000 YEAR VSTAR. HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE FOR A TEST RIDE AND PROVIDED ME WITH THE SAME OPINION. THIS REPAIR IS THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY AT A COST OF 1500 TO 1700. *NM

2006-01-10, Wheels
2000 YAMAHA V-STAR 650 CLASSIC; ONLY 8,000 ODOMETER MILES. NOTICED SEVERAL CRACKS OR FRACTURES IN THE REAR WHEEL HUB, WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE REAR HUB'S TO EVENTUALLY BREAK-UP AND POTENTIALLY SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH DUE TO REAR WHEEL LOCKUP AND HANDLING DIFFICULTIES. *JB

2003-09-03, Power Train
I HAVE A 2000 650 V-STAR YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE. THE FIFTH GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION IS DEFFECTIVE. MAKES A VERY LOUD SCREACHING AND SQUEELING NOISE. THROUGH OTHER YAMAHA 650 OWNERS VIA THE INTERNET HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, MINE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED.*AK

2003-09-01, Power Train
MY YEAR 2000 YAMAHA 650 V-STAR MAKES A WHINE WHEN I SHIFT INTO 5TH GEAR. IT HAS BEEN RELATED TO ME AS A DEFINITE SAFTEY ISSUE AS POSSIBLY CAUSING THE BIKE TO LOCK UP IN 5TH GEAR. I HAVE CALLED ONE DEALER WHERE I KNOW THE SERVICE MANAGER TO ASK IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. HE CALLED YAMAHA FOR ME AND TOLD ME I WAS OUT OF LUCK. I WOULD LIKE TO GO ON RECORD WITH THIS ISSUE AND HOPEFULLY SEEK SOME REMEDY AS IT HAS BEEN WIDELY DOCUMENTED ON THE ISRA FORUM. I AM CONCERNED FOR MYSELF AS WELL AS MY PASSENGERS. PLEASE HELP. *AK

2000 Yamaha XVS650 questions

Does the 2000 Yamaha XVS650 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2000 Yamaha XVS650 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (5), Suspension (1), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Yamaha XVS650 has been fixed?

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