1998 Yamaha YZFR1KC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR1KC years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1KC so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1998 Yamaha YZFR1KC recalls (2)
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Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. A coolant water hose can come loose at the thermostat housing during operation.
Risk: Steam released could obscure the rider's vision or leaking coolant could make the rear tire slip.
Fix: Dealers will install and properly tighten two new hose clamps.
Power train
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The primary driven gear backing plate (clutch basket) can break causing the engine components to lock up.
Risk: This condition can lead to rear wheel lock up increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a new primary driven gear and related parts.
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.
Other Yamaha YZFR1KC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 YZFR1KC | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1KC?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1KC?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1KC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZFR1KC model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.