Yamaha 242 Limited S keeps an estimated 87% of its value after 5 years — #9 of 1005 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Yamaha 242 Limited S retains an estimated 87% of its value after five years, ranking #9 of 1005 powersports vehicles we track. That is 22 points above the 65% five-year average for Standard in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Yamaha 242 Limited S sheds about 3% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $66,999 it falls to around $58,289 by year five — a five-year loss near $8,710, about $4.77 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Yamaha 242 Limited S bought at 2 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated about 87% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1005 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #9).
From about $66,999 it drops to roughly $58,289 after five years — a loss near $8,710 (87% retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.
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