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Yamaha YZFR6L years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the Yamaha YZFR6L since 1999, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2002 model year has 27 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
33
Recalls
1
Worst year
2002
Model years
1999-2002

Yamaha YZFR6L years to avoid

No model year of the Yamaha YZFR6L stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Yamaha YZFR6L years

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Yamaha YZFR6L complaints by model year

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

1999200020012002

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Most common Yamaha YZFR6L problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    27
  • Transmission
    7
  • Engine
    1

Yamaha YZFR6L problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20027527Electrical4,00000
2001952Electrical01
2000-3Transmission10
1999-1Transmission10

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Yamaha YZFR6L

What years of the Yamaha YZFR6L should you avoid?

No single model year of the Yamaha YZFR6L has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Yamaha YZFR6L?

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

What is the most common problem with the Yamaha YZFR6L?

Electrical, with 27 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (7) and engine (1).

How many recalls does the Yamaha YZFR6L have?

1 recall between 1999 and 2002. The 2000 model year has the most, with 1.

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