1999 Yamaha YZFR6M Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR6M years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6M. That is the most of any YZFR6M model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Yamaha YZFR6M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Yamaha YZFR6M recalls (1)
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Unknown or other
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The screws holding the sidestand switch can loosen and fall out due to engine heat and vibration. If this happens, the sidestand switch would not function correctly, so it would be possible to ride the motorcycle with the sidestand in the down position.
Risk: This condition would increase the risk that the sidestand could hit the ground during a turn, which could cause loss of control of the motorcycle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the screws holding the sidestand switch.
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.
Motorcycle has developed a slip in 1st and in 2nd gear. I went to yamaha at about 7500 miles and complained. They tried to say i was too rough on the bike. Both gears about 8500 rpm jumps to 8750 rpm and catches again and then at about 9500 it slips to 9750-10000 rpm. Initially, i thought the…
Other Yamaha YZFR6M years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 YZFR6M | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6M?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6M?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6M a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZFR6M model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.