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2007 Yamaha YZFR1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 90 owner complaints about the 2007 Yamaha YZFR1, most often about the vehicle speed control. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints905 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 11, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 has problems

90 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
Vehicle speed control511
Engine and engine cooling140
Electrical system110
Power train70
Structure62
Fuel system, gasoline50
Fuel system, other20
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

0 recalls

2007 Yamaha YZFR1 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Mileage at failure

When do vehicle speed control problems start?

0kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 41 vehicle speed control complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
41under 30k miles41under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2007 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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  • Caution
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  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What YZFR1 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1. I WAS CRUISING IN 2ND GEAR AT 5500 RPMS, I GAVE IT GAS BUT THE BIKE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING, I STARTED TO LET OFF THE GAS AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN BURST OF POWER, CAUSING THE REAR END OF THE BIKE TO KICK OUT SIDE WAYS AND THROWING ME OFF THE BIKE, FLIPPING AND TUMBLING. 2.THE MOTORCYCLE…
Complaint 10192352 · Jun 4, 2007 · 1,345 miles
PAYED $13,000 FOR A MOTORCYCLE THAT DOES NOT RESPOND APPROPRIATELY...2ND GEAR AT 5500 RPM. MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE UNTIL A GOOD TIME AFTER I'VE ACCELERATED. CONTINUES TO HAPPEN AND WILL NOT BE ELIMINATED UNTIL ECU IS CORRECTED BY YAMAHA! COULD COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE OR LIMB IF INJURED. *TR
Complaint 10191291 · May 20, 2007 · 650 miles
2007 YAMAHA YZF-R1. WHILE RIDING IN SECOND GEAR AT 5500 RPMS AND WHEN FULL THROTTLE WAS USED THERE WAS A LAG OF AROUND 4 SECONDS. WHEN DROPPING DOWN TO 5000 RPMS OR 6000 RPMS, AND USING FULL THROTTLE RESPONSE WAS INSTANTANEOUS. *AK
Complaint 10191201 · May 18, 2007 · 660 miles

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