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Yamaha YZFR1L years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Yamaha YZFR1L since 2000, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2000 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
1
Worst year
2000
Model years
2000-2000

Yamaha YZFR1L years to avoid

No model year of the Yamaha YZFR1L stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Yamaha YZFR1L years

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Yamaha YZFR1L complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2000

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Yamaha YZFR1L problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    3
  • Brakes
    1

Yamaha YZFR1L problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2000-4Electrical01

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Yamaha YZFR1L

What years of the Yamaha YZFR1L should you avoid?

No single model year of the Yamaha YZFR1L has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Yamaha YZFR1L?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Yamaha YZFR1L?

Electrical, with 3 complaints.

How many recalls does the Yamaha YZFR1L have?

1 recall between 2000 and 2000. The 1999 model year has the most, with 1.

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