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2005 Yamaha YZFR1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints97 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 has problems

9 complaints 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
Engine and engine cooling32
Power train20
Electrical system21
Tires11
Vehicle speed control10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Structure10

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

2 recalls

2005 Yamaha YZFR1 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.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 09V-360 · Sep 17, 2009 · 180 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 06V-371 · Sep 28, 2006 · 39,757 vehicles

Risk. IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2005 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MOTORCYCLE STALLINGPE06020 · closed Oct 5, 2006
    Led to recall 06V-371
In owners' words

What YZFR1 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

HI MY NAME IS JACINTA, I PURCHASED A BLUE 05 R1. I HAVE DROPPED THE BIKE TWICE NOW, ONCE ON EACH SIDE! THE BIKE HAS CUT OUT ON ME IN MID TURN, SINCE I WAS HALF WAY THROUGH THE TURN AND LEANED OVER, I WAS COMMITTED. ITS LIKE SOMEONE HIT THE KILL SWITCH. I WAS FEARFUL OF THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC AS I…
Complaint 10160931 · Jun 27, 2006 · 5,180 miles
YAMAHA R1 MOTORCYCLE STALLED...CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASHING. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AS THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF OTHER OWNERS ON WEB LOGS WITH THIS PROBLEM. YAMAHA HAS DENY ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS. THIS WEBSITE, DEDICATED TO THIS MOTORCYCLE, WILL SHOW HOW MANY OTHERS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY THIS…
Complaint 10154693 · Apr 6, 2006 · 2,800 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS EXTREME HEAT IS FELT FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE DUE TO THE LACK OF A HEAT SHIELD ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE MOTORCYCLE IS A 2005 YAMAHA R1. *AK UPDATED 04/11/06. *JB
Complaint 10153522 · Mar 23, 2006 · 600 miles

Own a 2005 YZFR1?

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