2002 Yamaha YZFR1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Yamaha YZFR1, most often about the tires. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 1, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Yamaha YZFR1 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2002 Yamaha YZFR1 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2002 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

'98'99'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What YZFR1 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE A DUNLOP D208 190/50 MOTORCYCLE TIRE WHERE THE CARCASS IS SEPARATING THROUGH THE TREAD. IT IS STARTING ON BOTH OUTSIDE EDGE AND WORKING TOWARD THE CENTER, PICTURES AVAILABLE. *JB
Complaint 10198233 · Aug 1, 2007

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