2005 Yamaha YZFR1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR1 years
- Not enough data 5th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1. That ranks 5th out of 17 YZFR1 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 2,800 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 33% | 2,800 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | 6,119 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 22% | 8,719 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 600 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 5,180 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 7,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Yamaha YZFR1 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between october 2004 and april 2005. The throttle position sensor can fail.
Risk: Failure of the throttle position sensor could cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The safety recall began on october 7, 2009. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-714-761-7300.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.
Risk: If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. This could result in a crash with injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.
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
- Motorcycle stalling (PE06020) — opened May 23, 2006, closed Oct 5, 2006, led to recall 06V371000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycle equipped with dunlop sportmax q3+ tires, size: 120/70zr17 58w. The tires were manufactured the thirteenth week of 2017. While driving approximately 45 mph and making several turns, the motorcycle proceeded off the road and crashed into a fence…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 yamaha yzfr1. The throttle position sensor was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 06v371000 (vehicle speed control) on november 11, 2006. In july of 2008, when he approached a stop, the vehicle shut off. The dealer wants to charge a fee to diagnose the…
2005 yamaha yzfr1. The motorcycle stalls upon deceleration. It is difficult and possibly dangerous to ride with this malfunction which is common. Tps sensor replacement has temporarily fixed the problem for some people but dealers are reluctant to acknowledge any issue, so far ymamaha is deaf too…
The bike shuts off on idle and whenever i pull the clutch. It evens turn off when running at low speeds and rpms. *nm
Hi my name is jacinta, i purchased a blue 05 r1. I have dropped the bike twice now, once on each side! The bike has cut out on me in mid turn, since i was half way through the turn and leaned over, i was committed. Its like someone hit the kill switch. I was fearful of the oncoming traffic as i…
Other Yamaha YZFR1 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 YZFR1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 YZFR1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013 YZFR1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 YZFR1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 YZFR1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 YZFR1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 YZFR1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 YZFR1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 YZFR1 | 90 | 0 |
| 2006 YZFR1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 YZFR1 | 37 | 1 |
| 2003 YZFR1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 YZFR1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 YZFR1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 YZFR1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 YZFR1 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZFR1 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.