Yamaha YZF600RG Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Yamaha YZF600RG, across 4 model years (1995–2002). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Yamaha YZF600RG years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No YZF600RG model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 YZF600RG: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 YZF600RG: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 YZF600RG: 1 complaint, 0 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 YZF600RG problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Yamaha YZF600RG model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 YZF600RG | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2001 YZF600RG | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2000 YZF600RG | 4 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1995 YZF600RG | 1 | 1 | — | Suspension |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yamaha YZF600RG years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (4), 2002 (2), 2001 (1). 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 YZF600RG?
Power Train, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Yamaha YZF600RG have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.