Yamaha YZFR1 years to avoid
More than twice the YZFR1's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Yamaha YZFR1 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Yamaha YZFR1 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Yamaha YZFR1 problems
All model years combined.
- Acceleration59
- Engine41
- Electrical40
- Transmission22
- Fuel system18
- Body8
- Tires4
- Lights3
- Suspension2
- Brakes1
Yamaha YZFR1 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 10 | Transmission | 1,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 1 | Lights | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 2 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 2 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 90 | Acceleration | 98 | 0 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2006 | - | 10 | Electrical | 17,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2005 | - | 9 | Engine | 5,180 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2004 | - | 37 | Electrical | 6,000 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2003 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 1 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 3 | Suspension | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Yamaha YZFR1
What years of the Yamaha YZFR1 should you avoid?
2007. It has more than twice the Yamaha YZFR1's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 90, mostly about acceleration and engine.
What is the best year for a used Yamaha YZFR1?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Yamaha YZFR1?
Acceleration, with 59 complaints across all years, followed by engine (41) and electrical (40).
How many recalls does the Yamaha YZFR1 have?
4 recalls between 1998 and 2020. The 2005 model year has the most, with 2.
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