2000 Yamaha YZFR1L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR1L years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Yamaha YZFR1L. That is the most of any YZFR1L model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 5,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Yamaha YZFR1L 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 75% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Yamaha YZFR1L recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Yamaha YZFR1L.
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.
17th march 2002 jason scott tabor on active duty with us army stationed in germany while riding a yamaha yzfr1 motor cycle was involved in a crash. Due to his being listed in very critical condition i flew to germany. I was present several days later when the us army safety officer investigating…
While riding all gauges sweep, battery slowly dies causing the bike to stall and not to restart. The dealer found the failed and melted plug to voltage regulator and burnt wiring. First, the dealer replaced at the cost of $150.00. The parts worked for about 6 mos/500 miles. Second, the previously…
Yamaha model #yzfr1m-l; when riding tachometer/speedometer go out, when this happens motorcycle dies. But since it's rolling, itjumps/ starts by itself. If this keeps happening, it will damage the back wheel. It's a reoccurring problem because, motorcycle been to the shop 3 times for the same…
Two manufacturer's recall notices received concerning kickstand and brake pads. Taken to a dealer , and he refused to honor the recalls because motorcycle was not bought through them. Asking nhtsa for help in this matter. *ak
Other Yamaha YZFR1L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 YZFR1L | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 YZFR1L | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Yamaha YZFR1L?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Yamaha YZFR1L?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.