2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR1 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Yamaha YZFR1. That is the most of any YZFR1 model year in the database (17 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (51 complaints, 57%), typically at around 95 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 90owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 51 | 57% | 95 | “second gear” (55%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 16% | 100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 12% | 66 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 8% | 102 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 7% | 90 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 6% | 32 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 4% | 894 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | 238 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Yamaha YZFR1 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Yamaha YZFR1.
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 almost dropped the bike with my son on the bike with me in a intersection and was almost struck by another vehicle due to the loaf in throttle in first gear. The bike stumbles and misfires from idle up till around 2000 rpms. This has happened several times. I have notified yamaha directly with no…
2007 and 2008 yamaha r1 motorcycles have faulty ecu which causes bike to stall when coasting or stopping and lag when accelerating at certain rpm ranges. This creates a dangerous situation for both the rider and other motor vehicles in the vicinity. Yamaha motor corporation has been made aware of…
2007 yamaha yzf-r1. Manufacturer defect that causes the intake valve in the number 4 cylinder to rub on the guide and causes the valve to break off into the cylinder. I was lucky enough to catch it early and took it to my repair guy. He disassembled the head and found the bad valve. Sent it out to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 yamaha yzfr1 motorcycle. The contact stated when driving there was an abnormal ticking coming from the vehicle. The manufacturer advised that the noise was normal. The contact stated the noise progressed and the vehicle would sporadically backfire with limited power and…
Purchased 2007 yamaha yzfr1 last september. The bike exhibited a lag in the throttle around 5,000 rpm, and the engine will also stall at random, usually at the worst time. This bike has stalled at least 20 times at intersections, and stalled another 6 times just yesterday! The throttle lag issue…
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 | 90 | 0 |
| 2006 YZFR1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 YZFR1 | 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 2007 Yamaha YZFR1?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 51 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Yamaha YZFR1?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.