Yamaha CP250 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 14, 2015 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha CP250, across 3 model years (2006–2008). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2008, with 4 complaints
2006: 2200622007: 2200722008: 420084

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Yamaha CP250 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No CP250 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 CP250: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2007 CP250: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2006 CP250: 2 complaints, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Yamaha CP250 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System210
Fuel System, Gasoline220
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Fuel System, Other110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Suspension110

All Yamaha CP250 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2008 CP25040—Fuel/propulsion System
2007 CP25022—Engine and Engine Cooling
2006 CP25022—Fuel System, Gasoline

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Frequently asked questions

Which Yamaha CP250 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (4), 2007 (2), 2006 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Yamaha CP250?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Yamaha CP250 have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.