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1985 Yamaha VMX12Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1985 Yamaha VMX12, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 21, 1998. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1985 Yamaha VMX12 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1985 Yamaha VMX12 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Yamaha.
Best & worst years
1985 vs. every other VMX12 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VMX12 median. How we score
'85'86'88'89'97'03'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What VMX12 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE AT ANY SPEED THE FRONT END SHAKES. THE BEARINGS WERE REPLACED WITHIN THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. PROLBEM WITH THE MOTORCYCLE STILL EXISTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Own a 1985 VMX12?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.