2001 Yamaha XVS650 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Yamaha XVS650, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the motorcycle started wobbling without warning. The vehicle was moved off the road and towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined the spokes were loose on the rear rim. The independent mechanic recommended taking the motorcycle to a service dealer for inspection, but no arrangements have been made with the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10157570, filed 2006-05, 7,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 55mph eighteen of the rear wheel spokes snapped. Although, the vehicle wobbled it was driven safely from the road. The short spokes became loose prior to the incident and were tightened at an independent repair shop. After the incident the wheel was replaced by the mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #10157564, filed 2006-05Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Yamaha XVS650
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Yamaha XVS650
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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