1998 Yamaha XVS650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS650 years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Yamaha XVS650. That ranks 6th out of 8 XVS650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 6,531 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Yamaha XVS650 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 100% | 6,531 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Yamaha XVS650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Yamaha XVS650.
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.
Manual transmission skips up into neutral position while vehicle is in motion
Also, shifting from first to second is rough. Grinding usually occurs even if i try to shift it softly. I know dozens of other owners of this bike who complain about the inferior transmission. This is a hazard because my bike can slip out of gear while accelerating onto the freeway, which will…
Other Yamaha XVS650 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 XVS650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 XVS650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 XVS650 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 XVS650 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 XVS650 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 XVS650 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 XVS650 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Yamaha XVS650?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Yamaha XVS650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Yamaha XVS650 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XVS650 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.