2007 Yamaha XVS65 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 7, 2013 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XVS65 years
Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Yamaha XVS65. That ranks 4th out of 13 XVS65 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 6,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Yamaha XVS65 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train3 · ~6,000 mi
Wheels1 · ~6,438 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train3100%6,000——
Wheels133%6,438——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 1 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 1200812013: 120131

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Yamaha XVS65 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Yamaha XVS65.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The rear wheel of the motorcycle unexpectedly locked up while driving on a city street. I lost control of the motorcycle and hit the curb. If this would have happened on a busy interstate, i could have been killed. The reason the wheel locked up was because the manufacturer used the wrong bearing…

Power Train · received Sep 7, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10542402

The transmission of a 2007 yamaha 650 roadstar motorcycle locked up and caused the rear wheel to also lock and skid, causing an accident when the motorcycle flipped over on it's side. The lock up occurred at approx. 20 mph while shifting down from third to second gear while making a right turn. *tr

Power Train · received Aug 8, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10237442

2007 yamaha xvs650 motorcycle. Possible cracked or defective final gear case or seal,causing oil to leak onto the rear wheel and onto the tire , resulting in motorcycle sliding during a left turn.*ak

Power Train · received Jun 18, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10193619

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Yamaha XVS65?

Owners most often report power train, wheels problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Yamaha XVS65?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 Yamaha XVS65 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XVS65 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.