Yamaha SMAX keeps an estimated 77% of its value after 5 years — #127 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 SMAX retains an estimated 77% of its value after five years, ranking #127 of 1005 powersports vehicles we track. That is 12 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 SMAX sheds about 5% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $3,799 it falls to around $2,932 by year five — a five-year loss near $867, about $0.48 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 3, a lightly-used Yamaha SMAX bought at 3 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 77% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1005 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #127).
From about $3,799 it drops to roughly $2,932 after five years — a loss near $867 (77% retained).
Around 3 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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