2005 yamaha majesty flutters, stall and turns itself off periodically with no warning. This problem is being reported on the yamaha majesty chat rooms especially yahoo. I contacted yamaha of america and they stated no problem has been reported. The chat rooms however reflect that yamaha has recognized a problem with some of the scooters because they have replaced faulty ecu in 2006 bikes under warranty. The problem extends beyond 2006 as my scooter is a 2005 as are others being reported in the chat rooms. This problem occurs without notice and while the bike is moving and sooner or later will cause an accident. I bought the scooter used and the stalling occurred the second week I had the bike. I have contacted the previous owner to see if he had a problem. The majesty chat rooms especially yahoo reports many others with this problem. Most of the time it is at low speeds after a stop and making a turn.
The worst 2005 Yamaha Zuma problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Engine2
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Engine2
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles and scooters, the rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing.
- Risk
- If such separation occurs during operation, braking ability with the rear wheel will be reduced or lost, which could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear brake shoes. The recall began on october 8, 2004. Owners should contact yamaha at 1‑800‑889‑2624.
Recall number 04V475000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Yamaha Zuma 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2005 Yamaha Zuma owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Did you know that wal-mart in their "fluid check program "will check every fluid in your vehicle but will not check your brake fluid.
Dt: contact owns a 2005 yamaha zima scooter. The safety defect was the front disc pads on the front brakes .they wore out at 1800 miles. Metal on metal sound. While driving heard front brake metal to metal sound. Incident occurred in september, 2005. No crashes reported. No police report was taken. . No injuries reported. Manufacturer told the contact that it was not covered under warranty. Also, manufacturer told contact that it was due to wear and tear.
Discovered that my new 2005 yamaha venture was delivered with fractured/broken windshield mounting . Upper faring and chrome trim are broken and other invisible damage may be present. Safety hazard windshield could fly off and strike the rider or passenger, injury or death a possibility !
Complained to yamaha dealer of whine/howl on my 2005 royal star venture. Kept for 52 days out-of-service, when returned discovered that the final drive had lost almost all its fluid, could have caused catastrophic failure, injury/death. Dealer prudently removed whine/howl from my signed work order !
My 2005 yamaha royal star venture motorcycle discharges dangerously hot air from the cooling fan, 140 degrees at 50 MPH and 168 degrees when stopped at idle. The super-hot air is directed on your legs. My legs were burned on several occasions. Dealer and manufacturer state the bike is acceptable.
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Questions about the 2005 Yamaha Zuma
Is the 2005 Yamaha Zuma reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2005 Yamaha Zuma, close to a typical Zuma model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Yamaha Zuma?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 2005 Yamaha Zuma have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Yamaha Zuma brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V475000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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