Yamaha XVS650 Dragstar
Real ownership data from 5,358 UK XVS650 Dragstar motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XVS650 Dragstar problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | fail | 9.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 9.4% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 9.4% |
| Fuel system | major | 7.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Brakes | user entered | 1.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is electrical.
XVS650 Dragstar mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | 3,182 mi | 437 | 97.3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 15,352 mi | 708 | 85.29% |
| 2009 | 31 | 16,043 mi | 745 | 87.77% |
| 2008 | 74 | 13,733 mi | 879 | 86.93% |
| 2007 | 193 | 12,606 mi | 671 | 88% |
| 2006 | 226 | 15,962 mi | 820 | 88.73% |
| 2005 | 272 | 14,630 mi | 731 | 88.11% |
| 2004 | 267 | 15,134 mi | 724 | 88.69% |
| 2003 | 285 | 16,004 mi | 754 | 87.45% |
| 2002 | 375 | 16,583 mi | 723 | 86.62% |
| 2001 | 490 | 16,994 mi | 679 | 85.51% |
| 2000 | 425 | 16,654 mi | 602 | 84.42% |
| 1999 | 928 | 17,883 mi | 647 | 85.93% |
| 1998 | 938 | 19,379 mi | 578 | 83.86% |
| 1997 | 814 | 18,592 mi | 563 | 83.68% |
| 1996 | 5 | 20,839 mi | 574 | 80% |
XVS650 Dragstar questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XVS650 Dragstar?
Across 5,358 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are electrical (9.9% of all recorded faults), other (9.4% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (9.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XVS650 Dragstar?
The median Yamaha XVS650 Dragstar in the UK has covered 17,192 miles, and typically rides about 659 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,132 and 26,414 miles.
Is the Yamaha XVS650 Dragstar reliable?
85.7% of Yamaha XVS650 Dragstar MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 5,358 Yamaha XVS650 Dragstar motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.