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Yamaha YZ250 keeps an estimated 65% of its value after 5 years — #572 of 1052 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks. See the full depreciation curve.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Yamaha YZ250 retains an estimated 65% of its value after five years, ranking #572 of 1052 powersports vehicles we track. That is 2 points above the 63% five-year average for Dirt in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Yamaha YZ250 sheds about 2% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $7,353 it falls to around $5,272 by year five — a five-year loss near $2,081, about $1.14 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Yamaha YZ250 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 65% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 1052 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #572).
From about $7,353 when new it drops to roughly $5,272 after five years — a loss near $2,081 (65% of its value retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.