1998 Yamaha YZF600RH Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 5, 1998 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other YZF600RH years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Yamaha YZF600RH. That is the most of any YZF600RH model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 1998 Yamaha YZF600RH problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%———
Steering1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1998 Yamaha YZF600RH recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Yamaha YZF600RH.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Motorcycle supposedly hit a tree and the handlebars snapped in half. Police have inspected vehicle and also found defective brakes. *ak

Steering · received Nov 5, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 830171

Other Yamaha YZF600RH years

← 1996 YZF600RH

YearComplaintsRecalls
199810
1996 YZF600RH01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Yamaha YZF600RH?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Yamaha YZF600RH?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Yamaha YZF600RH a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZF600RH model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.