Yamaha V Star 250 keeps an estimated 74% of its value after 5 years — #239 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 V Star 250 retains an estimated 74% of its value after five years, ranking #239 of 1005 powersports vehicles we track. That is roughly in line with the 74% five-year average for Cruiser in its class.
Most of the loss lands early: the Yamaha V Star 250 sheds about 7% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $4,799 it falls to around $3,546 by year five — a five-year loss near $1,253, about $0.69 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Yamaha V Star 250 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 74% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1005 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #239).
From about $4,799 it drops to roughly $3,546 after five years — a loss near $1,253 (74% 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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