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2002 Yamaha YZFR6lProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6l, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints270 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 29, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Yamaha YZFR6l has problems

27 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
Electrical system250
Power train30
Engine and engine cooling10

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

0 recalls

2002 Yamaha YZFR6l recalls and how many were fixed

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

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

4kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 20 electrical system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
20under 30k miles20under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other YZFR6l 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 YZFR6l median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What YZFR6l owners report

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

2002 YAMAHA YZF R6 BOUGHT NEW 8-25-02.BATTERY LEAKED ACID ONTO REAR SHOCK,SWINGARM,SHIFT LEVER,REAR SET,CHAIN GUARDD,CHAIN,SPROCKET.DATE OF LEAK WAS 6-7-04.BATTERY ACID STAINED ALL PARTS.CAUSED CHAIN TO RUST,ALSO CAUSED IT TOO KINK.YAMAHA DENIES WARRANTY FOR PARTS,SAYS BATTERY,CHAIN AND SPROCKETS…
Complaint 10079069 · Jun 30, 2004 · 3,626 miles
THE BATTERY IS LEAKING ACID FROM THE TOP. THE ACID IS CORRODING THE REAR SWING ARM, THE SHOCKS, AND THE PLASTIC HOUSING THAT IS HOLDING THE BATTERY IN PLACE.*AK
Complaint 10071499 · Apr 23, 2004 · 3,700 miles
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2002 YAMAHA R6 IN THE SPRING OF 2003. IT WAS PURCHASED AS A LEFTOVER FROM POWER MOTORSPORTS IN PALATINE IL. IT CURRENTLY HAS 5,684 MILES ON IT, AND I CAME HOME SATURDAY AFTER A RIDE AND NOTICED THAT BATTERY ACID WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE SWINGARM AND CHAIN, AND SOME OTHER…
Complaint 10068357 · May 5, 2004 · 5,684 miles

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