2001 Yamaha YZFR1Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Yamaha YZFR1, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 11, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2001 Yamaha YZFR1 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2001 Yamaha YZFR1 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2001 vs. every other YZFR1 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 YZFR1 median. How we score
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What YZFR1 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The problem is the oil pump has a chain that stretches over time and gets stuck causing the motor and back tire to seize. ON or about 12/31/2012 I was riding my 2001 Yamaha r1 down the 10 freeway by the 10/57 incherchange. The oil pump chain had about 20k miles on it and stretched getting stuck on…
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