Yamaha YZFR6MC Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the Yamaha YZFR6MC, across 2 model years (1999–2000). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Yamaha YZFR6MC years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No YZFR6MC model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 YZFR6MC: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Yamaha YZFR6MC problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Yamaha YZFR6MC model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 YZFR6MC | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 YZFR6MC | 1 | 1 | — | Steering |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yamaha YZFR6MC years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Yamaha YZFR6MC?
Steering, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Yamaha YZFR6MC have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.