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2002 Yamaha XVS650 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

13 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

12,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 13 complaints (23.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation17.7%
Fuel system concerns17.7%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train
3
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
2
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Equipment
1
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train3
Electrical System:Starter Assembly2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Equipment1
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly1
Power Train:Axle Assembly1
Power Train:Clutch Assembly1
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft1

Power Train: 3; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Equipment: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
5
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0005
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2002
1
2003
2
2004
5
2005
1
2007
1
2013
1
2014
1
2017
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20021
20032
20045
20051
20071
20131
20141
20171

2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 5; 2005: 1; 2007: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2017: 1

Pattern summary

Power Train leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10091727 · 2004-09-09 (September 9, 2004)

WHILE DRIVING UP A SLIGHT INCLINE CLUTCH WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND MOTORCYCLE STALLED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10091727 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 8013981 · 2002-07-16 (July 16, 2002)

HANDLE BAR IS DESIGNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT CAN BE TURNED TO EITHER SIDE, ENOUGH TO TOUCH FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK WAS DENTED DUE TO THIS. DEALER TOOK VEHICLE BACK.*AK IF GONE UNNOTICED, THE FUEL TANK COULD HAVE LEAKED GASOLINE ON HOT MOTOR CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. *TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8013981 at NHTSA ↗