1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Royal Star Tour Deluxe years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 20,600 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 60% | 20,600 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 40% | 37,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe recalls (1)
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Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. An overload of the turn signal, rear tail/brake light, and carburetor warmer circuit can blow the fuse.
Risk: This condition can result in a lack of rear tail and brake light illumination. Vehicles following behind may not notice the motorcycle's braking action, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new, appropriate-rated fuses.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have had a problem with the ignition switch on my 1997 royal star tour deluxe. It would occasionally not make contact so the engine would start. Giggling the key would usually resolve the problem. On this occasion i had the same problem after refueling and didn't think much about it until i got…
While driving a 1997 yamaha royal star tour deluxe, the engine suddenly quits, but electronic remain on. Stopping the bike and restarting resolves the issue. Unfortunately, this happened to me while i was driving on the 405 highway, and almost causing a major (and potentially fatal) accident…
While returning home from vacation, i experienced tread loss on the rear tire of my motorcycle. I was traveling north on highway 95 (southwest nevada). About 30 mile north of beatty nv, i felt a "bump" and heard the thump and clank of something bouncing off the inside of the rear fender. I pulled…
Fault ignition switch has an intermittent connection. This causes the motorcycle to loss power suddenly without warning. *nlm
Rear tire has pin holes on the sidewall. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
Other Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe?
Owners most often report electrical system, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Royal Star Tour Deluxe model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.