1998 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 25, 2001 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other YZF1000 R1 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 so far. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1998 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 R1.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Rear wheel drive hub fracture (PE00049) — opened Dec 27, 2000, closed May 25, 2001.

Other Yamaha YZF1000 R1 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 R1?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 R1?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZF1000 R1 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.