Rear hub fractured into pieces and fell apart, creating a grinding noise.
The worst 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension2
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Suspension2
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 1
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What 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer heard a rattling sound, upon examination saw the rear sprocket hub was cracked and one piece was missing.
The original clutch hub broke into pieces. Yh
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Questions about the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1
Is the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1, 1.5 times a typical YZFR1 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1?
Suspension, with 2 complaints. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 have?
No recalls on record.
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