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2000 Yamaha XVS650

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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8Owner complaints

Model-year median: 4

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What owners reported most

Power Train
5Equipment
1Suspension
1Wheels
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Equipment. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Power Train complaints

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Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 2006
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 DEFE…

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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

NHTSA ODI #10162756

28,000 miles · Sep 3, 2003
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

NHTSA ODI #10037166

12,000 miles · Sep 1, 2003
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 L…

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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

NHTSA ODI #10037010

8,000 miles · Sep 1, 2003
Power Train

2000 YAMAHA V-STAR 650 MOTORCYCLE. 5TH GEAR PITTING, POTENTIAL TO BREAK APART AND CAUSE CATASTROPHIC INJURY RELATED TO LOSS OF GEAR AND TRANSMISSION LOCKUP WHILE RIDING. STARTS WITH A HORRIBLE WHINE WHEN IN 5TH GEAR. ACCORDING TO YAMAHA DEALERS, CAUSED BY IMPROPER HEAT TREATING AT MANUFACTURER.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10036965

24,235 miles · Aug 27, 2003
Power Train

YAMAHA INSTALLED IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED 5TH GEARS IN THE 1999/2000 YAMAHA VSTAR MOTORCYCLES. THESE GEARS PREMATURELY WEAR DOWN AND CAN CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10036692

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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