1998 Yamaha YZFR1L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR1L years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1L so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1998 Yamaha YZFR1L recalls (1)
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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.
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 YZFR1L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 YZFR1L | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 YZFR1L | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1L?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1L?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1L a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZFR1L model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.